An overturned Fidelity vehicle. Picture for illustrative purposes only: Mpumalanga News.
A cash-in-transit driver was shot dead during a heist near Elukwatini CBD in Mpumalanga.
The incident happened around 12.30pm on Monday, Mpumalanga News reported.
According to police, the Fidelity guards’ vehicle was on its way to Lochiel from Elukwatini CBD when it was allegedly bumped from behind by a gold Mercedes Benz sedan forcing it to overturn in the middle of the road. Hails of bullets were immediately fired at the Fidelity guards’ vehicle.
Two occupants were seriously wounded and the driver, who was trapped in the vehicle, died at the scene.
The gunmen also fired shots and injured two local traffic officials who came unknowingly to the scene.
The two traffic officials and the two injured security guards were rushed to Embhuleni hospital and were later transferred to Mbombela for medical treatment.
The suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. No arrests have been made so far.
Police urge anyone with information to contact Lieutenant-Colonel Beauty Marivate 082 822 8357.
– Caxton News Service
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