Motorists travelling on the R21 southbound near Pomona Road are experiencing traffic delays following a shooting incident that has closed two lanes of the freeway this morning.

According to the EMPD Freeway Unit, officers responded to reports of a truck obstructing traffic in the middle of the roadway.

On arrival, they found a 36-year-old man with a gunshot wound.

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Preliminary information suggests that two men travelling in a white vehicle allegedly attempted to steal tyres from the truck.

The truck driver reportedly confronted the suspects and discharged a firearm, striking one of the men. The second suspect fled the scene.

The injured man was treated on scene and transported by ER24 to Tembisa Hospital in a serious condition.

Two left lanes were closed while authorities process the scene, and motorists are urged to exercise caution and expect delays in the area.

The matter was handed over to the SAPS for further investigation.