Eighteen people have died, and a baby has been seriously injured in a collision on the N3 at Van Reenen Pass involving a truck, taxi, and car on Monday.
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya confirmed that additional people were trapped in the wreckage.
The driver of the truck allegedly fled the scene.
The N3 Toll Concession company reported that the pass was closed to allow emergency services to respond.
According to the company, heavy mist and dangerous weather conditions contributed to the crash.
Traffic was severely backed up, with vehicles halted between the Pyramids Motel and Van Reenen town.
[DEVELOPING STORY] The number of people killed in a crash involving a truck and a minibus taxi at Van Reenen’s pass in KwaZulu-Natal has increased to 18. pic.twitter.com/ATIBYY7Jir
— SABC News (@SABCNews) January 6, 2025
18 people have lost their lives in a deadly crash on Van Reenen’s Pass this evening.
A truck, minibus and a light motor vehicle collided on the N3, killing 13 adults and five children.
Reports from the scene suggest a baby has survived the accident with serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/1sy2pAu8OT
— Vehicle Trackers (@VehicleTrackerz) January 6, 2025
