At least one person was injured when four armed robbers struck at the Birchgate Spar centre on Kwartel Street just off the P91 just after 10am on Monday morning.
Various ambulances responded to the scene, while a Netcare 911 helicopter landed shortly thereafter.
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According to an eyewitness who lives across the centre, she heard around 10 shots being fired. When she looked through her window, she saw a white bakkie fleeing the scene. Four men on the back of the bakkie carried heavy rifles, she said. A driver and passenger were in the front seat.
The bakkie sped off in the direction of Thembisa via Birchleigh North.
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Other eyewitnesses said they saw the men running off with a money bag.
This is a breaking news story. Information will be updated as soon it is received.
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