One burnt to death in fiery N3 crash at Paradise Valley

One burnt to death in fiery N3 crash at Paradise Valley

One person has burnt to death in a multiple-vehicle crash on the N3 at Paradise Valley, west of Durban.

One burnt to death in fiery N3 crash at Paradise Valley
Supplied: FCA (First Call assist)

A tanker that was involved caught fire.


The Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson Sindi Msimang says the cause of the accident is unknown at this stage.


Thursday afternoon's crash resulted in a full road closure. 


"Three vehicles were involved - a tanker, light mother vehicle and a minibus. SAPS, RTI and other services were on scene," said Msimang.


READ: Six kids killed in collision between bus, train in Mpumalanga


Meanwhile, thirteen schoolchildren were hurt in a crash on the Bluff, south of Durban on Wednesday.


It's understood the driver of the vehicle they were being transported home in lost control.


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