N3 near Pietermaritzburg temporarily closed

The N3 near New England road in Pietermaritzburg has been temporarily closed due to a truck that has caught on fire. The Road Traffic Inspectorate says emergency services are currently on the scene. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes via the R103 or the Ashburton offramp. It's not clear what caused the fire. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.