Protest Update: 10 trucks torched, N3 still closed at Mooi River (No Go Area)

10 trucks have been torched on the N3 at the Mooi River Toll Plaza, and also a truck burnt at the R103 intersection with the R622 (Greytown road).

Vehicles are at a standstill at the toll gate and along the roadside, waiting for everything to clear.

For now, the area is a ‘No Go Zone’.

Vehicles are also parked at the Engen Garage and KFC, waiting for the roadway to open.

Update Story: Protest Update: 35 trucks burnt on N3 at Mooi River, recovery and clean-up operations are continuing, with 54 arrested

Update Story: Protest Update: 20 trucks burnt on N3 at Mooi River, recovery and clean-up operations are continuing

Also read: Warning: N3 closed at Mooi River due to protest action and burning trucks – make use of alternative routes

Also read: Sporadic protest action disrupts traffic on N3 at Mooi River: Ladysmith motorists be wary when travelling

Police, RTI and the fire department are currently at the scene of the protest at the toll plaza.

Reports of looters trying to break in at the nearby Spar in Mooi River have emerged. They were evidently chased away from the area.

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