ESTCOURT, KZN - Three people have been killed in a crash on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal near the Frere Interchange.
The northbound lane heading towards Johannesburg, which was closed earlier, has now reopened to traffic.
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The crash between a fuel tanker and another vehicle occurred between Estcourt and the Tugela River.
Road users are urged to approach the area with extreme caution and to follow the instructions of officials.
Motorists can follow N3 Route on X, or contact the 24-hour N3 Helpline on 0800 63 43 57 for emergency assistance.