KZN truck accident causes 10km traffic backlog

LOOK: KZN truck accident causes 10km traffic backlog

There has been a serious collision this morning on the N3 heading towards Durban near Umlaas Road.

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It involves two heavy-duty trucks. 


It is understood that one of the vehicles that tried to pass the crash scene is now stuck on the far right lane.


Traffic has come to a complete standstill, with motorists sitting in a 10-kilometre long backlog. 

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A SANRAL operator says according to officials there, there have been serious injuries, "It's a two-lane and at the moment traffic is at a standstill." 


"People can use the R103, that will be helpful because at the moment they can't pass on the south-bound," she said. 


She urges motorists to have a look out for traffic backlog and add a few extra hours to their trip. 


Police and medics are on the scene.


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