N3 Toll Route | Traffic Alert | Major crash on Van Reenen Pass. Road closed | 19H20 on Friday, 22 May 2026 — Road users are warned of a *TOTAL ROAD CLOSURE at N3-6X 47.6S

22 May 2026 | From Arrive Alive


Major crash on Van Reenen Pass. Road closed | 19H20 on Friday, 22 May 2026 — Road users are warned of a *TOTAL ROAD CLOSURE at N3-6X 47.6S on the N3 Toll Route just south of Van Reenen town, following a multiple vehicle crash. 

One of the trucks involved in the crash overturned and dropped its full load of maize, obstructing the road. 

Emergency services and recovery teams are attending to the scene, but road users are warned to expect traffic disruptions and delays while the recovery and cleanup operations continue. 

Please approach the area with caution. Reduce speed and pay attention to warning signs and instructions from law enforcement officers. 

Real-time, verified traffic updates are available from @N3Route on X, or contact the 24/7 N3 Helpline on 0800 63 43 57 to report emergencies on the N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng.

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