The gun battle took place near Richards Bay on Thursday night.
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At least eight suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
The gun battle took place near Richards Bay on Thursday night.
It is understood the criminals were allegedly on their way to commit a business robbery when they were accosted by police on the John Ross Highway.
A shootout then ensued between officers and the robbers, who are also believed to be linked to cash-in-transit heists in the province.
Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda told The Citizen he will share more details of the incident shortly.
*This is a developing story
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