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Taxi rolls near Gamalakhe after suspected hijacking

One person was injured in the rollover.

January 3, 2020
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
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On New Year’s Day the driver of a taxi lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll on the P200 near Gamalakhe.

Craig Botha of Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service said paramedics found one person had suffered minor injuries.

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“According to the driver of the taxi, he had  he lost control of the vehicle due to being hijacked,” said Mr Botha.

Police spokesman, Petros Mpinge confirmed the incident, adding that the Port Shepstone Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit was investigating.

PHOTOS BY KWAZULU PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE
PHOTOS BY KWAZULU PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE

“The 28-year-old man was driving along Marine Drive in St Michael’s on Wednesday, January 1 at about 2:30pm, when he was forced to a stop by a man who stabbed him in the hand, took the vehicle and fled.”

No arrests have been made yet.

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January 3, 2020
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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