Bridge collapses on N3 highway

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.