Shooting at Olifantsfontein Road after motorist is followed from bank
27 September 2016 | Road Safety in the Media
Yesterday at approximately 12:30 EMER-G-MED's M06 and A06 responded to reports of a shooting on Olifantsfontein Road and Lever Road in Midrand.
It's believed that the victim was followed from the bank after withdrawing a large sum of money. While stopped at the traffic light suspects approached the victim and shot him in the arm, demanding the cash.
The patient sustained a gunshot wound to his arm and required Advanced Life Support intervention. Paramedics stabilised the patient on the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital for further care.
The suspects managed to escape without the money. The South African Police Services were on the scene to investigate.
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An overturned vehicle on the M19 Eastbound, before the Reservoir Hills offramp.
Motorists are advised to approach the area with extreme caution, reduce speed and maintain a safe following distance.
Expect possible traffic delays and drive safely
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Due to heavy rainfall, a number of roads across the city are flooded, including:
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- Booth Road: Cato Manor.
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Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched at approximately 19:25. On arrival, Reaction Officers located a white Opel Corsa bakkie off the road.
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