Several people are receiving treatment from emergency services (EMS) after a multi-truck accident on the N3 southbound, at Nottingham Road, in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
Midlands EMS said the accident was reported at about 6am on Friday.
"Many trucks were involved in a collision. Several patients are being treated at the scene by Midlands EMS paramedics.
"The roadway is closed."
While the cause of the accident is under investigation, TrafficSA said on X a suspected diesel or oil spill may have caused slippery conditions.
The N3 Toll Concession asked motorists to delay trips to the area due to traffic being heavily backed up.
While clean-up was on the go, and Johannesburg-bound traffic was flowing, all Durban-bound lanes are obstructed.
As at 11am, traffic was stacked at the scene and the backlog was nearing Mooi Plaza, the entity said.
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