M7 east before the N3 closed to traffic following truck crash 20210629 155607

Motorists travelling from Pinetown to Durban or Queensburgh are urged to avoid using the M7 east due to a serious truck crash.

According to Emer-G-Med paramedics, a truck transporting a freight container overturned and it’s blocking the whole width of the eastbound carriageway.

Major delays are to be expected and motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

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No injuries have been reported.