1 guard dead, 2 others injured in cash-in-transit robbery near Folweni
The M35 near Folweni was closed in both directions while SAPS investigated the incident.
ONE guard died and two others were injured during a cash-in-transit robbery on the M35 near Folweni today, October 3.
Just after 09:00, ALS Paramedics arrived at the scene to find SAPS in attendance and the scene cornered off.
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ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said, “The vehicle was found lying on its side against a property. A quick triage was done by paramedics, and one guard was found to have sustained fatal injuries. Unfortunately, there was nothing paramedics could do for him, and he was declared deceased on scene.”
He said another guard sustained critical gunshot wounds and was stabilised at the scene before a call was made to the Netcare 911 Aeromedical Helicopter to airlift the guard to a level 1 trauma unit.
“A third guard had sustained moderate injuries and was treated on scene before being transported to hospital,” said Jamieson.
The M35 was closed in both directions while SAPS investigated the incident.
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