Johannesburg – A high-speed confrontation between police and suspected robbers ended in tragedy early Thursday morning. Authorities confirmed that three men, believed to be linked to a house robbery, were fatally shot during a gun battle with police officers.

The shootout unfolded on the N1 North highway, between the Winnie Mandela and Rivonia off-ramps, turning the busy road into a crime scene.

Investigations are still underway as more details emerge about the incident.

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