Cape Town – Heavy mist along the N2 at the Mew Way exit caused a five car pile up early on Monday morning.
The City's traffic services spokesperson Richard Coleman confirms the N2 outgoing at Mew Way was still closed but the inbound lane was reopened at 10:20.
The accident claimed the life of one person, according to The Safe N2 Project.
"There were apparently three people – all from the same family – inside the vehicle that was knocked from behind and landed under a bus," the post read.
Emergency workers and traffic officials are still on the scene. The road surface has meanwhile been cleared of rubble and burning tyres as a result of earlier protest action.
It is believed the accident was as a result of low visibility due to heavy mist and thick smoke from reeds that were set alight during protest action.
The other injured passengers were transported to hospital for further medical treatment.
Coleman further adds, robots are still out at Stellenbosch Arterial and Erica Drive due to protest action there last week.
"There are points man on duty during the day at this intersection as well as at Lavis Drive and 35th Street. Motorists are advised that these intersections are closed during sunset and sunrise," Coleman said.