2 people shot dead, 1 injured after robbery on N1 highway near Hammanskraal
It’s understood the trio were attacked while travelling in a minibus taxi from Gauteng to Limpopo.
Two people were shot and killed following a robbery on the N1 highway near Hammanskraal. Stock image.
JOHANNESBURG - Two people have been shot and killed, while one has sustained injuries, following a robbery on the N1 highway near Hammanskraal.
It’s understood the trio were attacked while travelling in a minibus taxi from Gauteng to Limpopo.
Gauteng traffic police said the taxi they were travelling in was attacked in Tshwane on the highway by the Carousel Plaza on Friday night.
The taxi was forced to stop after its tyres were spiked on the road. It is there where the passengers’ belongings were stolen.
Provincial traffic police spokesperson Obed Sibasa is warning motorists to be vigilant on the roads.
“Gauteng Road Safety Promotions reminds all motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving, especially at night, and to be vigilant of potential spiking incidents. If you are, or you encounter any suspicious activity, or you are a victim of a spiking incident, please report it to authorities immediately.”