Duma received reports about multiple accidents involving trucks last weekend.
Media and Statement by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma
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14 September 2025
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: We have been alerted by our Road Traffic Inspectorate about another accident involving a truck on the N3 – just around Peacevale and Cliffdale.
According to RTI, a truck collided with five cars and caught fire.
Sadly, the truck driver has died. We express our condolences to the family of the deceased.
There are no other injuries reported at this stage.
The N3 Northbound is closed. The Fire and Emergency services are currently on the scene.
We request motorists to be extra careful and to expect delays.
In addition, the Member of Parliament Hon Sizophila Mkhize witnessed two accidents involving trucks in Vryheid and Newcastle today.
We salute RTI and other emergency personnel that provided services which included traffic management and the clearing of the accident scene.
Overall, we recorded an increase in the number of accidents involving trucks this weekend.
Finally, we are still awaiting a final report following the death of seven people in separate accidents along the N2 around Mandeni.
We will issue a formal statement once our RTI team and Road Safety Directorates have finalized their reports.
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We express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.
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Issued by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma
