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Update: Police still searching for robbers while traffic piles up on R555

Motorists are urged to avoid the 3 way stop leading to the old Witbank road as traffic continues to pile up while police are still searching for a gang of robbers who fled into the bushes after a shootout with police this morning.

August 24, 2018

Gerhard Rheeder 1 minute read

Traffic builds up at the three way stop on the R555.

The robbers targeted ATM’s in Mhluzi and one was successfully blown up.

Police however received a tip off and followed the robbers onto the R555 where the shootout continued.
Three robbers were killed.

Also read: Three killed in shootout with Police

The R555 remains closed while police search for other suspects.

*** This is a developing story. Stay tuned on www.mobserver.co.za for more updates.

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August 24, 2018

Gerhard Rheeder 1 minute read

Gerhard Rheeder

I have been a journalist for two decades, with numerous awards to my credit, both in photography and writing. A brief stint as researcher in the opposition offices of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, honed my skills as specialist local government reporter, covering crime and courts.