Two security guards are in a critical condition after an attempted robbery took place in Benrose in Johannesburg during the early hours of this morning.
It is believed that the two guards, believed to be between 40-50 years old, sustained serious leg injuries after three robbers fired five shots at the men.
The apparent robbery took place as the guards were patrolling a railway line in the area around 02h00.
ER24 paramedics were called for assistance by provincial emergency services and treated one of the patients on scene.
Both patients were transported to Union hospital by provincial emergency services.
Local authorities will be conducting an investigation into this incident.
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