BREAKING: Alleged robbers shot dead in Greytown
An unconfirmed number of people have been killed in a shootout in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
There are reports as many as five people have died in the shootout involving police and a gang of armed men in Greytown.
A police spokesperson confirmed the incident but says they are still waiting for more information from officers on the scene.
Initial reports suggest that the shoot-out happened after the officers approached the alleged robbers.
Police were following the suspects who are believed to have been involved in a robbery that took place in Newcastle this morning.
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#sapsKZN 1/3 #KZNShooting btw gang of alleged robbery suspects & STF, CI, K9Unit, Hawks & PMB Highway Patrol members in Greytown this am ME
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) November 20, 2015#sapsKZN 2/3 #KZNShooting - Suspects fired shots towards police, police retaliated, fatally wounding 5 suspects. 3 AK47 & 2 guns seized ME
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) November 20, 2015