An 18-fatality crash on the N3 at Van Reenen's Pass has prompted the closure of all northbound lanes. Heavy mist and wet weather are being cited as contributing factors.
Part of the N3 at Van Reenen's Pass has been closed to traffic following a horror crash that claimed 18 lives.The Department of Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal confirmed that 13 adults and five children lost their lives in the crash that occurred on the N3 at around 8.30pm.The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) stated that all lanes on the busy highway as well at the Tugela Plaza and Tugela East Ramp Plaza had been closed to northbound traffic.
'Reports have also been received of poor weather, heavy mist, and dangerous driving conditions in the area. It is strongly recommended that road users delay travel to this section of the N3 Toll Route until further notice.KZN Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, extended his condolences to the families of the deceased. 'I have requested a comprehensive report from our dedicated Road Traffic Inspectorate team. We have noticed an increase in road accidents along the N3, N2 and other routes as a result of heavy rainfall,' the MEC said. Ndabe Sibiya, spokesperson for MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma (KZN) gives an update on the N3/Van Reenen's Pass horror crashN3TC chief operating officer, Thania Dhoogra, said wet weather conditions are being experienced along the route and drivers are urged to reduce their speed and maintain a safe following distance
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