Two Security Guards Shot In Cash-In-Transit Heist On N2 Southbound Near Durban NPC Cement Factory

Two security guards have been shot and injured during a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery on the N2 southbound near the NPC cement factory, south of Durban.

One of the guards sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to hospital following the attack, which unfolded on Wednesday morning.

Emergency services and law enforcement rushed to the scene as traffic ground to a halt along the busy highway.

Cash-In-Transit Robbery Shuts Down N2 Southbound In Durban

The incident forced the closure of the N2 southbound carriageway near the NPC cement factory, causing significant disruption for motorists travelling through the area.

Authorities have warned that the road will remain closed for an extended period while forensic teams and investigators process the scene.

Paramedic Garrith Jamieson confirmed that the closure is necessary to allow officials to conduct a thorough investigation.

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“The N2 southbound has been closed by NPC has been closed and will be closed for quite some time to allow investigators to investigate this incident.

“I would advise motorists to avoid this area at all costs. At this stage the events leading up to this alleged robbery are unknown. However, all necessary officials are in attendance and will be investigating further.”

Security Guards Airlifted To Hospital After N2 Shooting

Both injured security guards were transported for medical treatment, with one in a critical condition requiring air evacuation.

Details surrounding how the robbery unfolded remain unclear. Authorities have indicated that investigations are ongoing to establish the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.

Just after 05:30am ALS Paramedics responded to an alleged cash-in-transit robbery on the N2 southbound near NPC Cement Factory, Durban. Two guards were shot; one critically injured was airlifted, another seriously hurt taken by ambulance. N2 closed from M7 Edwin Swales. pic.twitter.com/yInLzrsIK9

— AlsParamedics (@AlsParamedics) March 4, 2026

Motorists are urged to seek alternative routes while police continue their work at the scene.