More trucks torched in KZN

Police say two heavy goods vehicles were set alight on the N3 freeway near Mooi River in the Midlands last night.

Spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says the vehicles were stoned and then petrol bombed.

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He says the vehicles appear to have been following each other. The attackers allegedly positioned themselves on an overhead bridge and threw objects at the vehicles.

Authorities have finished recovering the wreckages and the northbound carriageway has since been reopened.

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The N3 Toll Concession says all protest action in the vicinity of the Mooi River Toll Plaza has been cleared and traffic is free-flowing.

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The concession is urging motorists and road-users to exercise caution along the route.

The trucking industry has been sent into turmoil this week, with dozens of vehicles targeted across South Africa.

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Some local drivers have accused companies of snubbing them and giving jobs to migrants.