Suspects flee with cash in Vanderbijlpark CIT van bombing
The suspects allegedly used explosives to bomb the armoured vehicle.
Suspects escaped with an undisclosed sum of money after ramming into cash-in-transit vehicle off the Golden Highway, on the R553 just behind Arcelor-Mittal in Vanderbijlpark at around 07:00 on Tuesday.
The cash-in-transit vehicle was apparently traveling from Vanderbijlpark towards direction of Johannesburg.
Police Spokesperson, Colonel Brendan Murudili said a cash truck with three occupants was rammed by an oncoming Mercedes Benz, the truck then overturned.
The motor vehicle of the alleged suspects burned beyond recognition in the process.
It is reported that a Mounted Police Unit that saw the accident came under a hail of bullets, but no one was injured. Police said the members then called for backup.
The suspects allegedly used explosives to bomb the armoured vehicle.
After ramming the cash vehicle, the Mercedes Benz burst into flames before it was abandoned.
This is after its occupants opened fire, shooting towards the cash-in-transit vehicle.
Its occupants were rushed to hospital with their injuries and the road was closed for hours.
“No arrests have been made but a police investigation is ongoing,’ said Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Gertrude Makhale.
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