An accident occurred on the morning of November 14 at the corner of Heidelberg and Epsom roads in Alberton, leaving a police van lying on its side after the collision.

When the Alberton Record arrived on the scene, emergency services were directing traffic through the busy intersection.

@albertonrecord Accident involving a SAPS vehicle on corner Heidelberg and Epsom Road, Newmarket, Alberton. Details on albertonrecord.co.za #Alberton #ekurhuleni ♬ original sound – Alberton Record

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear; however, it appears that a white Ford bakkie collided with the police van attached to Sophiatown SAPS.

No injuries have been reported at this stage.

This is a developing story. An update will follow as soon as more information becomes available.