Durban – The plan to seize a vehicle went horribly wrong for a group of suspected hijackers on Friday morning.

It ended with two suspects shot and wounded, a third arrested and their vehicle crashed.

It is alleged that the victim, who did not want to be identified as he is a former policeman, was parked on the side of Clayton Road in Sydenham when a white Hyundai Tucson pulled up next to him.

Sensing he was in danger, the victim allegedly fired at the suspects who had got out of the vehicle and were running towards his car.

In a panic, one of the men tried to jump back into the Tucson, but the driver had already started to reverse the car at high speed.

The vehicle climbed up onto the kerb, up a small embankment and toppled onto its side, trapping one of the suspects underneath.

According to witnesses, the driver jumped out the vehicle and fled the scene.

Ethekwini Metro spokesman, Sen. Supt Eugene Msomi said initial reports indicated the suspects had run towards the vehicle with guns drawn.

“Metro Police members in a vehicle patrolling the area saw what was happening and responded, also calling for a back-up.

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