N12 near Diepkloof interchange blocked off after shooting incident

Motorists in southern Johannesburg are urged to avoid the N12 westbound before the Diepkloof interchange following a shooting involving police and suspected criminals.

All lanes have been closed and heavy traffic delays are being experienced.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Spokesperson Xolani Fihla says motorists must use alternative routes.

“There is a shooting incident on the N12 west before the Diepkloof interchange involving police and criminals. All lanes on the N12 are currently blocked off to traffic due to the crime scene. Law enforcement and emergency services are on scene, and the closure is causing heavy delays in the area and motorists must avoid the scene. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and avoid the N12 west travelling towards Uncle Charlie’s and the Diepkloof interchange and rather use alternative routes such as Xavier Street off the N12.”