Seven Killed In Mpumalanga Minibus Taxi Crash On N3 Highway

Seven people tragically lost their lives early on Monday when a minibus taxi overturned on the N3 highway in Mpumalanga. The incident occurred around 5 am on the southbound route, approximately 10km north of Villiers in the Grootvlei area.

Details of the Crash

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) reported that the crash involved a Toyota minibus taxi in a single-vehicle overturned-type accident. In addition to the seven fatalities, five others sustained injuries and were treated at the scene.

According to the N3 Toll Concession, road users should anticipate traffic congestion and delays in the area due to the incident. The road has been temporarily closed to allow investigators to work uninterrupted.

Second Crash Blocks Northbound Lanes

In a separate incident, a truck overturned south of the Wilge Plaza in the Free State, blocking all northbound lanes on the N3. No fatalities were reported, but the crash caused significant disruptions to traffic.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution and plan their routes accordingly as cleanup and investigations continue.

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