Two men were rushed to hospital last night following a shooting at the intersection of Smith and Kirby roads in Bedfordview.

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The incident which occured shortly after 23:00 is believed to be linked to ongoing taxi violence in Gauteng.

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Centre management for Bedford Centre confirmed that the incident was confined to the roadway and did not affect the centre.

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“Security kept customers in the centre until it was established that it was safe to leave. Customers were then re-directed away from the affected area and advised of alternative exits and routes that could be used.

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“The safety of our customers and tenants are our top priority,” management at Bedford Centre said.