Watch: ‘Absolute chaos’ on the N4 in Pretoria after cash-in-transit heist
Four security guards sustained minor injuries when the cash-in-transit vehicle they were travelling, came under attack this morning.
A cash-in-transit heist on the N4 between Rossouw Street and Simon Vermooten Road in Pretoria, has caused pandemonium and resulted in the temporary closure of the road.
Pretoria Rekord received reports of gunfire on the highway around 09:30. When one of their journalists arrived on the scene, a burning sedan vehicle and an overturned bakkie could be seen on the highway.
At this stage the road was closed and the cash-in-transit vehicle could also be seen with both sides blown open.
Cash in transit heist on the N4 between Simon Vermooten road and Rossouw Street. Both lanes are closed. Use alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/IfkQ8cwhd8
— Pretoria Rekord (@RekordNewspaper) November 9, 2022
According to an Emer-G-Med statement, four security officers sustained moderate injuries during the heist.
“Emer-G-Med paramedics responded to the scene to find absolute chaos. Multiple security vehicles were strewn across the highway with suspects having blown up the cash van. The four security officers sustained moderate injuries and were treated and stabilised on the scene before being taken to a nearby hospital for further care,” the statement reads.
No fatalities were reported.
Cash in transit heist on the N4 between Simon Vermooten road and Rossouw Street. Both lanes are closed. Use alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/GHwDGOe5fJ
— Pretoria Rekord (@RekordNewspaper) November 9, 2022
Details surrounding the incident are limited at this stage but Brinant Security was able to confirm that they were on the scene following the heist.
Police and emergency services were on the scene to extinguish the fire and the road remains closed. Police are, however, yet to comment at the time of publication.
Meanwhile, 80km south of today’s incident, police are on the hunt for 15 suspects following a CIT heist in Krugersdorp on Monday night.
National police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Robert Netshiunda told Krugersdorp News that reports indicate the suspects, armed with automatic rifles, reportedly shot at the vehicle until the cash truck came to a standstill.
The police requests anyone with information to contact their nearest police station or the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 in regards to the matter in Krugersdorp.
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