IOL A security guard was shot and injured during an alleged cash-in-transit robbery on Tuesday night.
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A cash van came under heavy gunfire on Durban's M19 on Tuesday evening.
According to KZN police spokesperson Robert Nethsuinda it is reported that a cash delivery vehicle had just collected money from various stores when it came under heavy gunfire on the M19 from suspects who were reportedly driving in several vehicles.
"During the random shooting, two people were shot and injured. The suspects failed to get the money, however managed to rob the security guards of their two firearms."
He said police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating cases of aggravated robbery, two counts of attempted murder and attempted cash-in-transit robbery.
According to ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson they responded to the incident near the incident, which took place after Reservoir Hills, at around 6 pm.
"Paramedics arrived on the scene to find SAPS and Security Officials in attendance with the roadway closed and a damaged cash-in-transit vehicle with multiple bullet holes.
"Paramedics were shown to where one of the guards were and found him to have sustained open wounds to his arms."
Jamieson said he was stabilised on the scene by Advanced Life Support Paramedics and then transported to a nearby hospital for the further care that he required.
"Both bounds of the M19 were closed whilst SAPS and all necessary authorities investigated this incident."
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