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While details about the shooting are still unclear, it is understood that the driver and a passenger were killed in a hail of bullets, while another passenger was taken to hospital for treatment.
Two people were killed and a third person seriously injured in a shooting on the Xavier Street exit ramp near Gold Reef City, Johannesburg, on December 2, 2020. Image: @salaamedia via @ EWNTraffic / Twitter
JOHANNESBURG – Two people have died and another is in critical condition following a scream on the M1 motorway near the Xavier exit ramp in Johannesburg.
While details about the shooting are still unclear, it is understood that the driver and a passenger were killed in a hail of bullets, while another passenger was taken to hospital for treatment.
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Police and emergency personnel are searching the scene and urging motorists to use alternate routes.
JMPD’s Xolani Fihla: “There was a shooting on the Xavier Bridge just over the M1 near Gold Reef City. The driver and a passenger of a silver Toyota Corolla were shot dead and a third person, who was also a passenger in the vehicle , was shot and is in serious condition. At this time the motive for the shooting is unknown and Xavier has been closed to traffic. “
Meanwhile, the Gauteng traffic police have closed the M1 Xavier interchange to traffic.
Obed Sibsa advises motorists to use alternative routes.
“Traffic is severely affected. We urge motorists to use the Booysens Road Exit Ramp or the Southgate Exit Ramp as alternatives. Avoid the area.”
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