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N3 crash injures one, causes traffic disruptions

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  • A multi-vehicle crash near the Tugela Plaza on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal.

One person has been seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash near the Tugela Plaza on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday morning.

The crash involved a bus carrying 53 passengers, two trucks and other vehicles.

Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson Sindi Msimang says eyewitnesses reported that a truck was making an illegal U-turn on the highway when the collision occurred.

“Apparently, one of the trucks was making a U-turn, which is an unlawful manoeuvre on the N3 to make a U-turn. And then the first truck collided with that particular heavy motor vehicle that was making a U-turn, and then the bus also collided with the very same heavy motor vehicle, causing the bus to capsize. The fast lane of the northbound was obstructed and the fast lane on the southbound is also obstructed. The traffic is moving through the scene,” says Msimang.

The injured passenger has been taken to hospital.

Authorities say one heavy vehicle has been recovered, while efforts continue to clear the scene.

Easter weekend | Heavy traffic expected on SA’s roads:


NT3C chief operating officer Thania Dhoogra says, “A multiple vehicle crash incident involving a public transport vehicle occurred early this morning, obstructing the toll route just south of the Tugela plaza. Road incident management teams are on the scene attending to the crash. Traffic is being accommodated on scene and there are currently no extensive delays or backlogs of traffic. However, motorists are advised to approach the area with caution and to please obey the instructions of law enforcement officials on scene.”

The incident comes as authorities prepare for increased traffic volumes ahead of the Easter long weekend.

In Johannesburg, the Public Safety Department has launched its Easter Safety Campaign targeting drunk driving, unroadworthy vehicles and crime.

MMC for Public Safety Dr Mgcini Tshwaku says, “Drinking and driving, driving recklessly, also expired discs, checking unroadworthiness. And also we are gonna do stop-and-search operations, because we know some of these cars are gonna be used for transporting drugs, as well as for money laundering and all of that.”

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