Transport Minister and MEC Hlomuka visit the N3 accident scene with National Department of Transport Entities
The Minister of Transport Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga accompanied by the MEC of Transport in KwaZulu-Natal will visit the accident scene on the N3 South and North Bound around Pietermaritzburg this afternoon.
Five people were confirmed dead following an accident that involved five trucks, eight minibus taxis and twenty-two light motor vehicles.
Minister Chikunga will assess the level of damage and progress made so far in order to re-open the highway for traffic. She will be joined by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), SANRAL and KZN provincial traffic authorities.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 11 April 2023
Time: 12H00
Location: Hilton Community Hall
Members of the media should contact
Tshegofatso Maake on 063 281 9453 / maaket@dot.gov.za for confirmation of attendance.
Media enquiries:
Lwaphesheya Khoza, Ministry of Transport Spokesperson
Cell: 081 766 2440
