Motorists robbed at gunpoint on M1

Motorists traveling on the M1 Crown Interchange have been warned to be extra vigilant.

This comes after a group of men allegedly robbed motorists during peak traffic on Tuesday morning.

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Pictures were shared on social media where motorists stuck in traffic on the M1 and M2 split were allegedly robbed at gunpoint.

JUST IN: About five armed suspects took advantage of the traffic jam during peak hour on the busy M1-M2 split at the Crown Interchange. The men with 9mm firearms robbed multiple motorists of their belongings. Suspects ran into the abandoned mine shafts when police arrived. pic.twitter.com/VYVHrEMbVQ

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No reports of injuries or fatalities have yet been received with some social media users suspecting illegal miners of being behind the crime.

It is reported that they were armed with 9mm pistols and doing smash and grabs.

Reports are that JMPD called on motorists who were robbed on the M1 North, to report the incidents to the police.

An inquiry sent to JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla, included questions about what preventative action will be taken by metro police. Soweto Urban awaits comment.

'Please send emergency vehicles,' pleads Joburg driver as armed group robs motorists on M1 North https://t.co/FFGT7t6Ki6

— 702 (@Radio702) February 20, 2024