N3 highway closed after multiple vehicle crash in Free State

The north- and southbound lanes on the N3 highway have been closed after a serious multiple vehicle crash in the Free State on Tuesday.

A serious crash occurred between the Frankfort/Vrede interchange and Wilge Plaza shortly after midday on Tuesday. Stock photo.
A serious crash occurred between the Frankfort/Vrede interchange and Wilge Plaza shortly after midday on Tuesday. Stock photo. (123RF/Elizabeth Crego)

The north- and southbound lanes on the N3 highway have been closed after a serious multiple vehicle crash in the Free State on Tuesday.

According to Arrive Alive, the crash occurred between the Frankfort/Vrede interchange and Wilge Plaza shortly after midday.

“All lanes on the N3 Toll Route (both north- and southbound) in the vicinity are closed to traffic. Traffic is being stacked at the scene, while emergency services are attending to the numerous crash casualties,” the AA said in a statement..

Motorists are warned to expect extensive traffic disruptions in the area.”

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