Van Reenen’s Pass bus and truck collision closes N3
38 minor injuries have been reported.
Picture: Arrive Alive/Twitter
The N3 has been closed following a crash between a bus and truck on Tuesday morning.
According to Arrive Alive, paramedics from Emer-G-Med responded to a collision involving a truck and bus on the N3 North between Harrismith and van Rheenen.
“Following a serious crash involving a bus and a truck in the early hours of the morning, the entire N3 is currently closed near the Caltex Garage at Van Reenen.”
06h26 22/12 #N3Crash: N3-7X 0.4 N #JoburgBound near VanReenen Caltex Garage: : 1 Truck and 1 Bus involved. Entire road still blocked, traffic stacked on scene. Approach area with caution.
— N3 Toll Concession (@N3Route) December 22, 2020
Six patients with minor injuries were transported to the hospital, while one fatality and serious injury have been reported.
38 minor injuries have also been reported.
Traffic Advisory:
The N3 at Van Reenens Pass has been closed. It follows a crash between a bus and a truck. pic.twitter.com/GRPOpAApJw
— Road Traffic Management Corporation (@TrafficRTMC) December 22, 2020
Traffic is stacked at the scene while recovery is underway, said Arrive Alive.
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