Watch: 7 killed in taxi rollover crash on N3 near Bergville
Seven people have been tragically killed in a horrific minibus taxi crash along the N3 just past the Bergville Plaza, towards Tugela this Sunday afternoon 18 December.
The details surrounding the cause of the crash is unknown at this stage.
KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Service spokesperson Robert Mckenzie said the minibus had overturned.
“Tragically seven people sustained fatal injuries. Paramedics from KZN EMS, together with their colleagues from several private ambulance services, have treated six patients at the scene for injuries ranging from serious to critical,” he said.
The southbound carriageway towards Durban was obstructed.
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18h18 18/12 #N3CrashUpdate: N3 6 21.0 S #N3DurbanBound near Bergville Interchange. Taxi involved. S/B obstructed, Traffic stacked on scene. Your patience is highly appreciated. pic.twitter.com/oIoRn75XaW
— N3 Toll Concession (@N3Route) December 18, 2022
“Please slow down, be vigilant and remain patient,” said N3 Toll Concession operations manager Thania Dhoogra.
KZN – N3 South: MAJOR INCIDENT (Update) – #TaxiCrash near the Bergville exit – 7 x Fatalities at the scene pic.twitter.com/uFsxACMZmT
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) December 18, 2022
