The police and emergency crews are on the scene on the N12 before Diepkloof, Johannesburg after an active shooting, causing heavy traffic delays. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) advised motorists of a serious security incident on the N12 westbound before the Diepkloof interchange. JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla said that due to an active shooting incident, all lanes had been blocked off to traffic.
He said the lanes were closed to allow for investigation and scene management. Law enforcement and emergency medical services are currently on-site. Heavy traffic delays are building up in the area as motorists attempt to divert.
“Motorists are strongly urged to avoid the N12 west heading towards Uncle Charlie’s and the Diepkloof interchange. Please exercise extreme caution when approaching the vicinity,” Fihla said. “Motorists can use the exit at Xavier Street to navigate around the closure.
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Utilise the M1 North or South as a bypass where possible.” Fihla added that motorists can consider using the Golden Highway as an alternative link. The South African Police Service (Saps) confirmed that three suspects were wounded in a shootout with police on the N12 road. Gauteng Saps spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the police operationalised information about suspects who had just robbed a courier vehicle in Thokoza.
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