Update: More protesters arrested at Van Reenen’s Pass
Law enforcement officers and emergency services have been deployed to the area
Reports have come in that more arrests have been made on the N3, mainly at marker board 55.
It is believed that some truck drivers have locked their trucks and fled, and that trucks are being moved by breakdown services.
Read initial story: Warning: Protest action on the N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass
Also read: Watch: Truck drivers protest on N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass (KZN)
Read also: Must See: Van Reenen’s Pass is closed due to truck protest on the N3
Also read: Watch: Member of Parliament on scene at truck drivers’ protest on N3, Van Reenen
Read also: Update: Minister condemns the blocking of the N3 at Van Reenen
The N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass is still blocked and motorists are urged to delay their trips or use alternate routes.
Alternate routes are as follows:
R74 – via Oliviershoek Pass
R34/N11 – Vrede/Newcastle/Ladysmith
R23 – via Heidelberg/Standerton/Volksrust/Ladysmith
Law enforcement officers and emergency services have been deployed to the area.
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