WATCH: Truck crash behind N3 Cliffdale pileup

Emergency services arrived at Thursday morning’s scene, where it’s understood a truck has collided with around 20 cars, leaving multiple people entrapped.

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Paramedics say more emergency units are being called to assist.

Both sides of the road are closed.

WATCH: There's been a major crash on the N3 near Cliffdale, west of Durban.

Emergency services are on the scene - where it’s understood a truck lost control and collided with around 20 cars.

📹: ALS Paramedics pic.twitter.com/kfiITaSFV3

— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) September 4, 2025

Crash N3 Bi-directional at Cliffdale, Road closed, Expect heavy delays.

For more infohttps://t.co/5ZFR9ZHWlA pic.twitter.com/6YOXOE9sK6

— i-traffic KZN (@i_trafficKZN) September 4, 2025

This is a developing story and with more updates to follow. 

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