Woman Stranded on KZN’s N3 for 20 Hours Due to Snowstorm Makes TikTok Video of Harrowing Experience

• A TikTok video shows a woman who recorded and shared her experience being stuck on the KZN N3
• A snowstorm hit South Africa, and it disrupted various national roads, including the KZN main road, which was shut down
• Online users became invested in the woman's story as she showed her nightmarish account of the snowfall

One woman on TikTok showed people the effects of the snowstorm. The lady gave people an up-close and personal look into being stuck on the N3 in KZN.

The national road in KZN was shut down after snow got the best of the roads. The lady got millions of views on social media as she shared what happened to her on KZN's N3.

Woman stuck on N3 IN KZN snow

In a TikTok video, a woman @oneandonly_rori showed people what she had to do while stuck on the N3 because of snow. In one video, she had to relieve herself in front of truck drivers in the bushes. Her trip had started on a high note as she was chuffed about taking a spontaneous getaway without asking for leave.

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More videos showed the moment others who were also stranded banded together to help. Watch her ordeal below:

What you need to know about SA's snowstorm

• Snow began to fall in spring in some provinces in South Africa, including KZN and Gauteng, affecting national roads
• The N3 in KZN was shut down and people were stranded on the roads overnight without food and water
• One person has died from hypothermia since the snowstorm hit South Africa on 20 September 2024

SA worried about woman stuck on N3 in snow

Many people commented on the post wishing the woman well and expressed concern. The massive snow disaster blew online users away. Read the comments below:

GUSTAV commented:

"People need to start taking weather warnings seriously and use common sense. Prevention is better than cure."

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Lebohang Precious said:

"A lady is traveling with an 8-month-old😭💔"

Sangoma wrote:

"But guys, did you think the weather report warning was a joke? We were supposed to leave for a funeral but cancelled because of that!"

Uthimna Mahlangu added:

"I'm thinking about the hunger😩"

maps juls declared:

"From today on, if I travel, I am going to make sure I take all: food, blankets, water, chargers, everything."

lobstar38 wondered:

"Why is our government not doing anything about this?"

Nona remarked:

"OK, this isn't funny anymore."

Andria Perumal🇿🇦 was worried:

"South Africa is not equipped for these conditions, but I hope they invest in it and get the correct training. May GOD be with everyone who is not warm and safe!"

Grumpy231 added:

"I am so worried, no water and freezing temperatures, hope there are no babies in cars."

15 Commuters rescued by ski resort after snowfall

Briefly News previously reported that in spring, South Africa and Lesotho were transformed into a winter wonderland. Large parts of the country remain blanketed by snow, leaving many amazed.

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The South African Weather Service has also warned of more inclement weather throughout the weekend and urged people not to travel.

Lesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort staff rescued 15 people who were stuck in a taxi near the resort.

Source: Briefly News