One killed in massive PMB crash near Peter Brown off-ramp
One person has been confirmed dead and another four have been seriously injured on the N3 in Townhill after a fuel tanker burst into flames.
Traffic has been affected on the Southbound carriageway approaching the Peter Brown off-ramp. KZN EMS's Robert McKenzie says it was a multiple vehicle crash.
"Initial reports indicate that four people had been injured and they are being treated by paramedics from several ambulance services at the scene.
"The scene is still active and will be able to give further details as more information comes in from the scene," he said.
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This shaken up eyewitness recalls the moment just before the accident happened.
Listen to the motorist's account below.
Massive truck accident on N3 South bound just after Peter brown off ramp. Road totally blocked and on fire! pic.twitter.com/IjAw0TN6ms
— Montrose Community (@MCW_PMB) April 25, 2016
@jvbtrafficguy Apparently a tanker is on fire on the N3 Durban bound, in the Townhill area, near Athlone Circle. pic.twitter.com/zggTRHvkrr
— Claire Keyworth (@ClaireyK91) April 25, 2016
@jvbtrafficguy N3 at Peter Brown off ramp completely closed southbound pic.twitter.com/bNyECNJgY8
— Finplanning (@FinplanningSA) April 25, 2016
@jvbtrafficguy Townhill South bound after Peter brown off ramp pic.twitter.com/h7fREM50WI
— Montrose Community (@MCW_PMB) April 25, 2016
UPDATE: Two people have died in the accident while seven others have been hurt.
(Photos above: KZN EMS)