Two suspects have been killed and two others severely wounded following a shootout at the M1 North near the Woodmead exit.
The northbound lanes have been closed to traffic after an armed robbery on Wednesday.
It’s understood that 10 gunmen carried out a robbery on the highway, which led to the shootout.
The group opened fire on a vehicle, forcing it to stop just before the Woodmead exit on the M1 North freeway.
It’s understood police received a tip-off of the planned robbery and confronted the criminals and a shootout ensued.
Several shots were fired, leading to two suspects being killed, two wounded and two arrested, while four others managed to escape.
Police are searching the area. Meanwhile, authorities are urging motorists to use alternative routes.
Shooting Incident on the M1 north Woodhead before Buccleuch, 4 Suspects arrested and 1 fatally wounded after committing an armed robbery.
Motorists advised to use alternative routes.#shooting #Woodmead #M1 M1 North Woodmead #DJSBU pic.twitter.com/Eq1wCiag9g
— CrimeInSA (@sa_crime) April 21, 2021
Robbers nabbed on M1 North, high speed chase. Show to be on the news. Highway completely closed #KeaDrive pic.twitter.com/nbfDp58cxR
— Mr 082 (@Protymes) April 21, 2021
⚠️ ALERT
Shooting Incident on the M1 north Woodhead exit. The road has been closed off to traffic due to the crime scene. Expect heavy delays. Motorists are advised to avoid the to use Pretoria Main Rd & Western Service Rdas alternatives. #JHBTraffic pic.twitter.com/aiK7BJJbtD
— Jo’burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) April 21, 2021
-EWN
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