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WATCH | Gunfire, explosion as CIT van targeted on N3 near Sherwood

Emergency services, including ALS Paramedics, are currently on scene responding to the incident near Sherwood, Durban.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the N3 Pietermaritzburg-bound near Sherwood in Durban following a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery on Saturday afternoon.

Emergency services, including ALS Paramedics, are currently on scene responding to the incident.

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According to residents in the area, multiple gunshots were fired, as well as a loud explosion.

ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said a cash vehicle was blown up.

Two guards were attended to by paramedics.

Traffic in the area has been heavily affected as authorities manage the situation.

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Motorists are advised to use alternative routes and exercise caution.

This is a developing story.

Londiwe Xulu

Londiwe Xulu is a media professional with seven years of experience in the industry. She studied at Creative Arts College, where she earned a diploma in Journalism and Media Techniques.

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