Police probing another N2 shooting near Tugela Bridge

Police probing another N2 shooting near Tugela Bridge

Another roadside shooting is under investigation. Medics say a man was gunned down on Wednesday evening on Tugela Bridge, north of Durban.

N2 Tugela shooting
IPSS Medical


The circumstances surrounding the incident aren't yet known, but it's believed he had stopped to change a flat tyre on the N2.

 

IPSS Medical Rescue's Samantha Meyrick says he was found lying next to his car.

 

"Reports from the scene indicate that a flat tyre forced the driver to pull over. It's alleged that he called work colleagues to assist. On arrival, he was found to be unresponsive next to his vehicle.

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“The driver was assessed by IPSS Medical and was found to have sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was sadly declared deceased on scene.”

 

The cause of the shooting is unclear, and SAPS were scene to investigate.

 

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