N3 in Joburg reopened following bridge collapse
The N3 highway has been reopened following the collapse of a pedestrian bridge in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The highway between Van Buuren Road and the M2 Geldenhuys Interchange was closed following the collapse of the disused bridge.
The bridge caved in after a truck crashed into it.
Five people were injured after four vehicles, three trucks and a sedan, crashed into the concrete bridge which was lying across both the north and southbound carriageways.
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Ekurhuleni Emergency Services' William Ntladi says the highway was reopened just after midnight on Thursday.
"We opened all the lanes in both directions for traffic so the scene is safe. The morning traffic won't be affected as everything has been cleared up. It's just those minor things like the side rails and metal rails that need to be replaced but people can utilize that area."