N3 reopens after pileup

N3 reopens after pileup

It's been confirmed that the N3 south at Van Reenen's Pass has been reopened after an eight vehicle pile-up. 

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It's understood that three taxis, a truck and four cars collided earlier on Saturday.


It left both north and southbound carriageways closed. 


It's unknown at this stage how many have been left injured, and if there are any fatalities.


Spokesperson for the N3 Toll Concession, Thania Dhoogra says emergency personnel are still at the scene.


Dhoogra says the northbound carriageway remains closed. 


"Emergency services are on scene and recovery operations are underway. Road users are advised to except congestion and to delays." 

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