Toyota Quantum Taxi Meets Medium-Duty Truck On N3 Freeway: What Happened?
- Footage has emerged online showing a Toyota Quantum taxi attempting a risky overtaking maneuver on the N3 freeway, resulting in a collision with a medium-duty truck.
- The misjudged move led to the truck side-swiping the taxi at high speed, causing the smaller vehicle to lose control and crash into another truck nearby.
- Reports suggest no fatalities resulted from the incident, which occurred at 4:23 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

KWAZULU-NATAL — Picture this: it’s a typical afternoon on one of South Africa’s busiest highways, the N3. But what unfolded next is anything but ordinary. A long-haul truck’s rear-facing camera caught a terrifying moment that could have ended much worse. This is not your everyday traffic story—it’s a tale of misjudgment, split-second decisions, and the consequences of risky driving.
The incident, which went viral on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), was captured by the dashcam of a medium-duty vehicle (MDV). The video, posted on the @MDNnewss X page on Sunday, February 9, 2025, shows the chilling aftermath of a near-disastrous collision between a Toyota Quantum taxi and the MDV. Let me break it down for you.
A Near-Miss on the N3: Taxi vs. Truck
The 20-second video tells the story of a Toyota Quantum creeping up from behind a massive heavy-ton truck. At first glance, it seems like just another day on the road, but things take a dramatic turn when the taxi decides to overtake the truck—not from the left, as you’d expect, but from the right. Now, here’s where it gets interesting: the MDV is already driving in the right lane, meaning the taxi has very little room to maneuver. And that’s exactly where things go wrong.
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As the taxi attempts its daring move, it appears to misjudge the distance and speed of the MDV. Before you can say "road safety," the two vehicles collide. The taxi takes the brunt of the impact, losing control and careening into the side of another truck parked in the left lane. It’s a textbook example of why overtaking from the right is never a good idea, especially on a busy freeway.
The video shows the taxi coming to an abrupt stop, while the MDV continues driving as if nothing happened. Meanwhile, the massive truck slows down, its dashcam revealing that it was traveling at approximately 20 km/h at the time of impact. Despite the intensity of the crash, reports indicate that no fatalities occurred. Still, it’s a stark reminder of how quickly things can go wrong on the road.
As the chaos unfolds, other drivers zoom past the scene at high speeds, swerving to avoid debris scattered across the highway. It’s a sobering reminder of how unpredictable—and sometimes dangerous—driving on the N3 can be.
Watch the Viral Dashcam Footage
If you haven’t seen the video yet, here’s your chance. The clip has been viewed thousands of times and sparked heated debates about road safety and driver behavior. Watching it is a vivid reminder of why we need to pay attention when behind the wheel.
Check out the X clip below:
Lessons from Van Reenen's Pass: A Tragic Reminder
This incident comes on the heels of another tragic crash on the N3, this time at Van Reenen's Pass. On Monday, January 6, 2025, a devastating accident claimed the lives of 17 people. Dashcam footage from a truck involved in the crash revealed the horrifying moment it all went wrong. The collision reportedly involved a heavy vehicle, a taxi, and a passenger car, with the taxi traveling from Johannesburg to Durban and the truck heading in the opposite direction.
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The crash, which occurred at around 8:30 PM, serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of safe driving practices. While the recent incident on the N3 may not have resulted in fatalities, it underscores the same message: one wrong move can change everything. As drivers, we owe it to ourselves—and everyone else on the road—to stay vigilant, follow the rules, and prioritize safety above all else.
So, the next time you're tempted to take a risky shortcut or ignore basic road safety principles, remember these stories. They’re not just cautionary tales—they’re real-life examples of what can happen when we let our guard down behind the wheel.


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