VAN REENEN (KZN, South Africa), Jan 8 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) would like to reiterate its call to motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy conditions.
This follows a multi-vehicle collision that claimed 18 lives on the N3 between Van Reenen and Tugela Plaza.
A truck, a minibus and light motor vehicle collided, resulting in the death of 13 adults and five children. One baby escaped with serious injuries.
The crash happened in rainy and misty conditions.
“Members of the National Traffic Police and the South African Police Service worked the whole night to clear the scene and provide assistance to the affected road users. The road was eventually opened this morning after almost 10 hours,” said the RTMC in a statement on Tuesday.
Crash investigators from the RTMC are currently on the scene trying to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for severe weather conditions in some parts of the country and motorists are advised to reduce speed, increase the following distance and keep light on.
“Drivers are also advised to avoid nighttime travel, as evidence has shown that this is the time at which most fatal crashes happen,” said the RTMC. — NNN-SANEWS
