According to preliminary investigations, at least five people lost their lives and scores sustained injuries during the crash.
JOHANNESBURG – A multi-vehicle accident and pileup involving five trucks, eight minibus taxis and 22 light motor vehicles saw the closure of the N3 in Pietermaritzburg on Monday.This came as holidaymakers were returning to their respective provinces after the long Easter weekend.
Motorists were urged to use alternative routes such as the R103 or delay their travel arrangements until the road is cleared.
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