Police and security personnel are on the scene of a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery on Main Reef Road between Nadine and Robert streets.
The burnt out Mahindra allegedly used to ram the armoured vehicle. Photo: Johan Meyer
According to bystanders, the incident occurred just before 09:00 when armed robbers in a Mahindra SUV forced a G4S armoured van to a standstill.
The suspects then used explosives to blow open the vehicle.
The Mahindra used to ram the van has burnt out, although it is unclear whether it was intentionally set alight.
The G4S cash van was blown up. Photo: Johan Meyer
Details remain sketchy at this stage, and it is not yet known whether the robbers made off with any cash or if anyone sustained serious injuries.
The Roodepoort Record has approached provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo for more information. An update will be published once further details are received.
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