A major truck accident brought traffic to a crawl on the N3 Durban-bound just before Pavilion Shopping Mall this morning. The crash happened between 6am and 7am, blocking several lanes and causing long delays for morning commuters. Emergency teams are clearing the wreckage while traffic officials redirect vehicles through alternative routes. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and expect slow movement. | Beast of news

Major Truck Crash Disrupts N3 Traffic Near Pavilion Shopping Centre Durban, South Africa – October 19, 2025 – A significant collision involving a truck has caused delays on the N3 highway heading toward Durban, authorities reported early Sunday morning. The incident took place between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on the Durban-bound section of the N3, shortly before the Pavilion Shopping Centre. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, responded by deploying a specialized unit