N3 motorists on high alert after three murdered in ‘highway shooting’

Three people have been brutally killed on the N3 near Alberton, Johannesburg this week, as local authorities scramble to piece together the circumstances behind this heinous crime. A fourth victim was left ‘critically injured’.

N3 highway shooting – latest news and updates

ER24 were the first responders at the scene, and they’ve been able to confirm a number of preliminary details for us. According to the emergency service, they were greeted by a gruesome sight when they were called out on Monday:

• The incident took place on the N3 north, near the N17 split with Alberton.
• A light motor vehicle was found against the barriers in the fast lane, riddled with bullet holes.
• Two men were found inside the vehicle, while another was found lying outside.
• The fourth man was found on the opposite side of the road.
• Local authorities spent most of Monday on the scene for further investigations.

Alberton murders: More criminality on our major roadways

The N3 has been targeted by other criminal enterprises within the past month or so, after widespread riots forced the closure of the major highway in July. It has since reopened to traffic, but lawlessness remains an issue in some parts. The authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution when travelling on this particular route.

“One man was critically injured, and three others were killed in a shooting last night on the N3 north near the N17 split in Alberton. ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the local authorities and AfriForum first aiders already in attendance. Local authorities had already closed the highway and diverted traffic.”

“Medics assessed the men and found that the two inside the car had already succumbed to their numerous gunshot wounds. Nothing could be done for them, and they were declared dead. Unfortunately, one of the other critically injured men succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.” | ER24 statement

[ALBERTON] – Three dead, one critical following shooting.https://t.co/v719U1ohle#realhelprealfast

— ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd. (@ER24EMS) August 16, 2021