A confirmed robbery occurred at the Absa branch on Voortrekker Street in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal yesterday, Newcastle Advertiser reports.
Emergency services are currently on scene searching for the suspects, and all roads leading away from the building have been cordoned off.
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It is unknown at this stage how many suspects were involved, and remains subject to investigation.
This is a developing story, with more details expected at a later stage.
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