Two bus drivers wounded in shooting
THE police are investigating a case of attempted murder, after two Golden Arrow Bus drivers allegedly sustained gunshot wounds in Samora Machel on Friday.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said, according to reports, the bus was travelling on Duinefontein Road, near Sweethome farm, when unknown suspects fired gunshots at it.
Swartbooi said two victims, aged 34 and 49, sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, and that the suspects were yet to be arrested.
Golden Arrow Bus Service (Gabs) spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer confirmed the incident. She said the driver of the bus and a passenger (who was also a bus driver) sustained gunshot wounds to the legs and were transported, in a stable condition to the hospital.
Dyke-Beyer said witnesses claimed that the perpetrators were in a Toyota Avanza.
She said it was not clear what the motive for the shooting was.
She called on the police to ensure that those brazen criminals were caught and face the full might of the law.
“People must be able to travel safely and Golden Arrow has no involvement in the current taxi association tensions,” said Dyke-Beyer.
She said they would continue to work closely with the authorities and remain dedicated to ensuring that their passengers were able to get to their destinations.
Anyone who can assist the police with information can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.