LOOK: Van Reenen's Pass truck blaze extinguished
Updated | By Newswatch
Firefighters extinguished the flames from two burning trucks near Van Reenen's Pass on Friday morning.
The vehicles burst into flames after colliding on the N3, resulting in a total closure of both carriageways.
One person was killed.
The N3 Toll Concession says the road's been partially closed, with stop-and-go operations underway.
READ: Truck crash closes N3 at Van Reenens
However, traffic has been severely affected.
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area as recovery operations are underway.
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On the N3 near Van Reenen Pass.
Two trucks were on fire. Fire department on scene.
Road is currently closed.https://t.co/XXQ60j1ZHN pic.twitter.com/0t0wftaF57
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