Bridge collapses on N3 highway
Three people have been seriously injured after a bridge collapse on the N3.
Ekurhuleni EMS has confirmed four vehicles were involved in a crash following the collapse.
UPDATE: Highway to remain closed for several days
EMS spokesperson William Ntladi says the bridge in Bedfordview collapsed at around 01:20.
The SA National Road Agency (Sanral) confirms the road between the Van Buuren Road and the M2 Geldenhuys interchange has been closed.
"Emergency services are at the scene with SANRAL engineers who are trying to ascertain the cause of the bridge collapse. Unofficial reports speak of a tremor in the area last night," Sanral says in a statement.
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and to use alternative routes while the road is cleared and declared safe for use.
JHB - BREAKING NEWS: N3 Highway: #BridgeCollapse at Bedfordview - ROAD CLOSED between Van Buuren Road and the Geldenhuis Interchange pic.twitter.com/9Uup2HlSm3
— Rob Beezy (@TrafficSA) August 9, 2017
Strong Tremor around midnight at Johannesburg East #BridgeCollapse pic.twitter.com/GIQ6LseqRV
— Maurice Moloto (@KaostatiQ_SA) August 9, 2017
#ATT #AVOID N3 Highway closed between Gillooly's and Geldenhuys interchanges after a bridge between Van Buuren and Geldenhuys collapsed. pic.twitter.com/HBdoM5wLQy
— Cliff PigSpotter ™ (@PigSpotter) August 9, 2017