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BREAKING: Watch truck blown up in cash-in-transit heist on R24

Three people sustained slight injuries

A cash-in-transit heist occurred on the R24 east near the Barbara Road off-ramp about two hours ago.

Although details are still sketchy, it is believed explosives were used in the robbery.

Werner Vermaak of ER24 said three people were assessed.

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“Paramedics from ER24 arrived on the scene where they found a security van that was blown apart. Two security guards were found on the scene. Both were assessed by the paramedics and found with no physical injuries.

A secondary incident occurred when flying debris landed on a vehicle during the explosion. The driver of the vehicle was assessed and later transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

Police were in attendance on scene and will investigate. It is not known whether the robbers got away with the money.

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