Death trap on the road: in South Africa killed a Russian tourist

A Russian tourist has died in an armed attack on a car carrying travelers in northeastern South Africa. According to the local portal Nova News, the criminals ambushed on the road near the village of Ekandustria in the province of Mpumalanga on the evening of November 5.

According to the road safety organization Live Traffic NPC, the incident occurred at about 22:44 local time. The car was carrying a pair of Russian tourists heading east towards Kruger National Park.

The car stopped after the tire was damaged. When the travelers began to replace the wheels, they were attacked by unknown persons. The attackers took the personal belongings of the tourists, after which one of them shot the driver.

The attack, according to received information, was preceded by deliberate damage to a car tire. As a result, the driver received gunshot wounds.

Emergency services arrived at the scene at about 23:03. Doctors tried to help the victim, but could not save him. The man's death was reported at the scene.

Law enforcement is investigating the attack.