At least 11 people have been killed in a car crash along the N3 near the Wilgers Toll Plaza in the Free State.
The deadly crash resulted in the forced closure of route.
N3TC Pravin Sunderlall said the multi-vehicle crash involved a heavy motor-vehicle, two light motor vehicles and a minibus taxi.
11 people have been confirmed dead with multiple other injuries.
Police are investigating to find out the cause of the collision.
There are still road closures in the area in both directions of traffic.
Source: eNCA