A Serious truck accident on the N3 between Marlboro Drive and Modderfontein Road – the highway is closed off to traffic in the northerly direction – expect more than an hour delay
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EWN Traffic
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: 11 November 2026 TIME: 15:50
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE N3 CAUSES SEVERE TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS NEAR LONDON ROAD
Law Enforcement personnel are currently on the scene of a fatal two-vehicle accident on the N3 between Modderfontein and London Road.
The incident involved a container truck and a panel van. Preliminary reports indicate both vehicles were travelling northbound when the incident occurred; the truck crashed through the centre barrier and collided with the southbound lanes, where it caught fire.
Tragically, the male driver of the truck was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the panel van escaped the accident without any injuries.
Currently, the N3 Northbound is completely closed to traffic between Modderfontein and London Road to allow emergency services, forensic units, and recovery teams to clear the scene.
The N3 Southbound is severely restricted, with only one lane open for traffic.
Due to extensive delays, motorists are strongly urged to avoid the N3 in both directions between Modderfontein and London Road.
Alternative routes such as the M1, R24, Pretoria Main Road, and Modderfontein Road should be used to bypass the area. Officers are on-site directing traffic, and motorists are urged to proceed with extreme caution and patience.
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ISSUED BY: Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Communications Unit
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– Jo’burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) November 11, 2026
In Alexandra there’s a serious truck accident on the N3 between Marlboro Drive and Modderfontein Road – the highway is closed off to traffic in the northerly direction – expect more than an hour delay #JHBTraffic https://t.co/sCpdhNBsjk
– EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) November 11, 2026
Major traffic disruptions after fiery crash on the N3 north near London Road.
Borth Directions Closed
https://t.co/4wo0jtJvbL
#ArriveAlive #N3Jhb @LiveTrafficNPC https://t.co/hza9JQZ7LS
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) November 11, 2026
⚠️*URGENT NOTIFICATION*
*Longmeadow Area*
Multiple Vehicle crash incliding Trucks.N3 south Between London & Modderfontein road.
Bio Direction to be closed due to lost load and debris on the road. Use alternative routes for this afternoon.Updates on https://t.co/rZxfbzNI4d
15h15– Live Traffic (@LiveTrafficNPC) November 11, 2026
