Traffic officer shot dead on KZN north coast

04 November 2024 - 10:44 By TIMESLIVE
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A traffic officer was shot dead near Groutville on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast on Monday. Stock photo.
A traffic officer was shot dead near Groutville on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast on Monday. Stock photo.
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A KwaZulu-Natal traffic officer was shot dead on Monday. 

IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Samantha Meyrick said they responded to the N2 Groutville off-ramp after a shooting involving a north coast traffic officer.

“The officer died at the scene. This remains an active crime scene, the N2 southbound off-ramp and Groutville bridge are closed. We urge motorists to use alternative routes,” she said.

Police didn't immediately respond to queries about the circumstances of the shooting. 

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