GEORGE NEWS - The N2 between Wilderness and George (Kaaimans Pass) was closed for traffic for some time after an attempted armed robbery of a Fidelity Security Services took place late yesterday afternoon, Monday 18 July.

According to unconfirmed information received from an eyewitness, the Fidelity vehicle was accosted by a group of armed suspects who opened fire and managed to puncture some of the Fidelity vehicle’s tyres.

Despite the punctured tyres, the Fidelity vehicle managed to escape from the scene and the suspects also fled.

No injuries were reported.

George Herald is awaiting detailed information about the incident and confirmation of possible arrests from the police. Our readers will be updated as soon as this information is received. The road was opened for traffic shortly after 22:00 last night.

Rumours that this incident could be linked to a separate incident at the bridge near the Garden Route Mall could not yet be confirmed.

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