A taxi driver was shot dead this morning (July 16) on the N11 just before the turn-off to Modelkloof.
The Toyota Quantum taxi was heading out of Ladysmith when unknown gunmen struck, with deadly results.
After the shooting, the vehicle veered out of control and crashed into a streetlight pole.
Sadly, the driver of the taxi succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
Police, forensics and the mortuary service responded to the scene.
The forensics team combed the area for evidence to help with their investigation.
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The taxi driver was alone in the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
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