Driver of CIT vehicle shot during robbery on R38
The suspects approached the CIT vehicle and opened fire, hitting the driver.
At least 12 suspects are on the run following a cash-in-transit heist between Barberton and eManzana (Badplaas) this morning.
The incident occurred around 09:00.
According to a source who responded to the scene, two vehicles – a G4S cash-in-transit vehicle and a back-up vehicle, were traveling in the direction of eManzana on the R38 when the latter was immobilised by the suspects.
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The suspects then approached the CIT vehicle and opened fire, hitting the driver. He was taken to hospital and his condition is not yet known. It is alleged that the occupants of the CIT vehicle returned fire, possibly hitting one of the suspects.
After using explosives to gain access to cash inside the vehicle, the suspects hijacked a passing green Toyota Avanza, registration number DTP 367 MP.
The wrecks of a BMW and a Toyota Fortuner, possibly used in the robbery, were found burnt out on the scene. It is alleged that a white Mercedes was also involved.
This is a developing story and more details will be published as soon as they become available. Lowvelder is awaiting official comment from the police.
