Watch: N10 Closed After Truck Carrying Elephants Overturns at Olifantskop Pass

Olifantskop Pass – The N10 highway is currently closed to traffic after a truck transporting live elephants overturned at Olifantskop Pass on Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities have confirmed that the truck was carrying three elephants when it lost control and crashed, completely blocking the road.

Emergency services rushed to the scene, where they found the truck driver seriously injured.

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He was airlifted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.

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At this stage, the condition of the elephants remains unknown, as rescue teams and wildlife officials work to assess the situation.

Motorists are advised to avoid the N10 and seek alternative routes as recovery operations continue.

Authorities are on-site, managing traffic and working to clear the wreckage.

More updates to follow as the situation develops.