Police investigate N12 rock-throwing incident near Gillooly’s Interchange

Bedfordview SAPS are intensifying patrols after a rock throwing incident near the Edenvale off-ramp.

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Naidine Sibanda 1 minute read
Rock-throwing incident on N12 leaves motorist's windscreen damaged. Photo: Supplied

Another rock-throwing incident has been reported on the N12, prompting police to urge motorists to remain vigilant, reports Bedfordview Edenvale News.

Bedfordview SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Lillian Modiga said police are investigating an incident reported on Friday (September 4) at about 22:40.

According to Modiga, a man was driving a silver-grey Mercedes-Benz along the N12 towards Gillooly’s Interchange, travelling from Boksburg towards the Edenvale off-ramp.

While the vehicle was passing under a bridge, an unknown man allegedly threw a rock at it, damaging the front windscreen.

Vehicle’s front windscreen damaged after rock-throwing incident on the N12. Photo: Supplied

No injuries were reported.

The incident was reported to Bedfordview police, who say police visibility, patrols and monitoring of bridges in the area would be intensified to prevent further incidents and improve safety.

Motorists are urged to remain vigilant when travelling along the N12 and to report suspicious activity to Bedford view police on 011 457 2299.

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Naidine Sibanda

Naidine Sibanda is Bedfordview and Edenvale News’ senior journalist. A University of Johannesburg journalism graduate, she began her career with TEACH South Africa before moving into community reporting at Caxton’s Rosebank Killarney Gazette, where she rose to senior journalist and earned recognition in the FCJ Awards. She also worked as communications officer for the James and Ethel Gray Park Foundation. Passionate about amplifying community voices, Naidine looks forward to highlighting both challenges and achievements in Bedfordview and Edenvale areas.
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