The crash scene near the Peter Brown Interchange in Pietermaritzburg has been fully cleaned up.
Although the N3’s southbound lanes have been restored, there is a major traffic jam on the #N3TollRoute.
While this backlog is being addressed, road users are urged to proceed cautiously and are reminded to expect delays and congestion.
For more information or to receive regular traffic updates, follow @N3Route on Twitter or call the 24-hour #N3Helpline at 0800 63 43 57.