Mi7 teams, both medical and security, were alerted to a Cash-In-Transit (CIT) heist on Murray Road in Pietermaritzburg earlier this evening. The attack left one security guard injured and another traumatised.
Emergency calls were received just before 6pm. Mi7 Emergency Medical Services, including an Advanced Life Support (ALS) unit, was immediately dispatched to the scene. One security officer was found on site, disoriented and visibly traumatised, but without physical injury.
A second officer was discovered nearby with gunshot wounds and in a serious condition. Mi7 ALS medics initiated treatment on scene, stabilised the patient with the help of another service provider, and transported him under ALS care to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
While full details are still under investigation, unconfirmed reports from the scene suggest that approximately twelve suspects may have been involved, using three to four vehicles.
It is further alleged that the suspects were armed with high-calibre rifles, including AK-47s, and that the armoured vehicle was bombed during the incident.
Firefighters and law enforcement services are currently also on scene.
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