N3, KZN
KZN's N3 opened after hundreds were stuck in snow
JOHANNESBURG - The N3 in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has been cleared after vehicles were stuck in heavy snowfall over the weekend. Hundreds of people were stranded on the road linking Johannesburg and Durban since Friday. The KZN Department of Transport confirmed that a taxi passenger died from hypothermia in hospital on Saturday.
UPDATE: N3 in KZN reopen to traffic after heavy snowfall
The N3 Toll Concession has confirmed that the toll route is now reopen to traffic following heavy snowfall at the weekend. Motorists travelling between Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal were trapped since Friday,
KZN snow causes two people to die from hypothermia
Two people have passed as a result of hypothermia after being trapped in their vehicles on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal Cape {town} Etc reports.
Two die from hypothermia after being trapped on the N3 in KZN as snow is expected to clear from Monday
The SA Weather Service said the snow has cleared but there will be some slightly cold conditions during the week.
N3 still closed at Van Reenen’s Pass as bitter cold claims one life, KZN hit with level 6 snow warning
The N3 remained closed at Van Reenen’s Pass on Sunday morning as hazardous conditions persisted. One person has been confirmed dead from exposure. Rescue operations continue and alternative roads have been opened.
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KZN COGTA warns residents to stay indoors over the next few days
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Parts of PMB and Newcastle without power after KZN snowstorm
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WATCH: KZN motorists seek cover during heavy snowfall
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KZN Weather | Death toll increases to two, govt urges travellers to delay trips
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