Three suspected robbers killed in shootout after cash-in-transit vehicle bombed near Umlazi

Three men died from gunshot wounds after a suspected cash-in-transit robbery near Umlazi Mega City, where a security vehicle was reportedly bombed multiple times, causing explosions heard by nearby residents. ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson informed that emergency medical teams were on standby while the South African Police Service secured the scene before paramedics were allowed to enter.

The incident occurred outside Umlazi Mega City, along the road where people were attempting to loot scattered money. Two security guards sustained minor to moderate injuries, and paramedics immediately began treating them. Multiple ALS Paramedics Advanced Life Support units and ambulances were dispatched to assist, confirming that three men, believed to be in their 20s, had fatal gunshot injuries.

The two guards were treated at the scene and expected to be transported to a nearby hospital. The roadway remained closed for investigation, and motorists were advised to avoid the area. The circumstances surrounding the alleged heist and the shooting are under investigation, with the identities and involvement of the deceased men yet to be confirmed.