Street in Sandton closed after shooting
Motorists can expect traffic delays this afternoon, with congestion anticipated on key routes such as Katherine Street and Grayston Drive following a shooting earlier today.
A section of Katherine Street in the Sandown area of Sandton has been closed to traffic following a shooting incident reported on today, reports Sandton Chronicle.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) confirmed that the road has been shut down beneath the Grayston Drive overpass while the South African Police Service and other authorities process the crime scene.
A significant police presence remains on site.
The incident was initially reported at about 14:15, prompting an emergency response and the cordoning off of the affected area. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or whether there were any injuries or arrests.
Traffic disruptions are expected to intensify during the afternoon peak period, with delays likely on several major routes in and around Sandton.
These include Katherine Street in both directions, Grayston Drive, the M1 highway off-ramps at Grayston Drive, as well as nearby West Street and Rivonia Road.
JMPD officers have been deployed to manage traffic and assist with diversions, and motorists have been urged to remain patient and follow instructions from officials on the ground.
Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes such as Marlboro Drive, Sandton Drive, Rivonia Road and South Road until the roadway is reopened.
Police have been approached for an official statement, and further updates are expected as the investigation continues.
Another shooting nearby
Comaro Chronicle meanwhile reports that a separate shooting this afternoon was noted nearby, in Ormonde.
The shooting in Crownwood Street has left multiple people dead, and according to initial reports, incldues the driver of a white bulletproof Toyota Fortuner. The incident is believed to be linked to a dispute over money, although this has not yet been confirmed by authorities.
*The article was amended after being published, to include info on the Ormonde shooting.
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