A pile-up on the N12 in Alberton claimed the lives of three motorists this morning.

According to Mr Russel Meiring of ER the driver of a petrol tanker lost control heading down the N12 near Voortrekker Road.

Altogether nine motorists are in a critical condition and a further 47 sustained injuries.

Emergency services have dispatched a helicopter to airlift the critically injured.

Standerton residents en route are urged to avoid the area by using the Camaro or Alberton off-ramps because traffic is expected to be congested.

The Alberton Record, a sister newspaper reported about this. To read more click here.

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