A multiple-vehicle collision on the N3 between Warden and Harrismith has left one person dead.
At least two people have also been seriously injured in the Friday afternoon crash.
There are massive delays on the busy highway as traffic volumes increase.
eNCA reporter Dasen Thathiah was on the scene.
Serious accident on the N3 just outside Warden, JHB-bound. Please travel safely. #eNCA pic.twitter.com/0wviVHFFWb
— Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) December 21, 2018
Traffic is backlogged on the JHB-bound side of the N3. Paramedics have already responded. #N3Crash pic.twitter.com/mvZ3V5LYg4
— Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) December 21, 2018
A senior source says there was a total of 15 passengers in the four vehicles involved. 1 of them has died, and two were seriously injured. Updated figures will follow when received. #N3Crash pic.twitter.com/6wl7IgWw8B
— Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) December 21, 2018
Traffic is now moving very slowly in the Durban-bound direction of the N3 as a result of the crash. One of the Durban-bound lanes is being used for JHB-bound traffic. #N3Crash pic.twitter.com/sqXvvffgUs
— Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) December 21, 2018
Source: eNCA