According to Trauma Response Africa, the accident took place on the N1 south of Bloemfontein late Saturday evening where a truck loaded with grain overturned.

READ: #ChildTragedies: Child amongst those who died in Kimberley accident

The Africa Emergency Services says the driver of the truck was treated for minor injuries on the scene before being transported to a hospital in Bloemfontein for further care. 

The emergency service adds that the driver's assistant did not suffer any injuries and declined any treatment or transport. 

OFM News previously reported that at least one person is said to have died in a multi-vehicle collision on the notorious N1 road near Kroonvaal Toll Plaza outside Bloemfontein in the Free State.

READ: Multiple-vehicle collision on N1 leaves one dead

According to the provincial Emergency Medical Services (EMS) spokesperson, Sipho Towa, one person was airlifted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention, while nine others were transported to various nearby hospitals. 

Towa said according to information at their disposal, it's alleged that dense smoke from a veld fire in that area might have caused the accident which led to the road closure.

OFM News