N12 West closed following cash-in-transit heist

The highway was closed between Atlas and Rondebult roads and motorists were urged to avoid the area.

The scene as captured on CCTV.

A cash-in-transit heist of a G4S vehicle happened on the N12 West near Atlas Road just before 9am this morning, reports the Boksburg Advertiser.

Residents living nearby report hearing “insane amounts of gunfire followed by a bombing sound”.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area.

The Advertiser was awaiting official comment from the SAPS.

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