A Vosloorus truck attack on the N3 left three trucks burnt out on Wednesday evening after armed suspects struck the convoy. The trucks and their cargo were completely destroyed in the attack. Police are investigating a case of malicious damage to property and attempted murder. The drivers escaped unharmed. No arrests have been made.
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What police say about the Vosloorus truck attack
According to Col. Noxolo Kweza, police spokesperson, the suspects allegedly used vehicles to block the N3 before opening fire on the trucks in what police believe was an attempted hijacking. The suspects then set the trucks alight. The drivers managed to escape unharmed, but the trucks and the goods on board were destroyed in the fire.
Top brass condemns the Vosloorus truck attack
Lt-Gen Tommy Mthombeni sharply condemned the attack and said police would do everything in their power to track down the perpetrators. Anyone with information that could help identify or locate the suspects has been asked to come forward and contact their nearest SAPS station or Crime Stop.
Background on truck attacks in Gauteng
The N3 is a critical national freight corridor between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Truck arson and hijacking attacks on the route and the surrounding industrial areas continue to disrupt logistics operators and drive up freight insurance costs. Industry bodies have repeatedly called for stronger policing on the corridor.
Sources: Nuusflits, South African Police Service, official SAPS statement
