Authorities are working to free a driver trapped in the wreckage of a truck following a major accident on the N3 near Ashburton on Friday afternoon.
The collision involved two heavy-duty vehicles and a car near the Market Road offramp, leading to a full closure of the roadway.
Midlands EMS spokesperson Roland Robertson confirmed ongoing rescue efforts. “One driver is still severely entrapped in the truck, and we are attempting to extricate,” Robertson said.
A helicopter has landed on the N3 southbound towards Durban, ready to airlift the driver for urgent medical attention once freed. Emergency teams remain on-site as operations continue.