Scores of motorists were seen being re-directed to a different route. This as the police, including forensic officials, are on the scene investigating the incident with the assistance of the Hawks.

Police also confirmed to OFM News that there are no casualties reported and no cash was taken by the suspected robbers. Several bullets were found on the scene.

OFM News reported that an eyewitness that has since asked not to be named said he was in a minibus taxi on his way to work, travelling with other passengers along the R702 at around 06:30 am, when they spotted a luxury vehicle speeding past towards a cash-in-transit van.

He described the incident as a scene from a movie. He said someone from the luxury vehicle began shooting at the van and the minibus taxi nearly got caught in the crossfire.

The Hawks spokesperson, Lynda Steyn, tells OFM News that the police are still waiting for more information on the matter and more will be revealed later.

This is still a developing story.

OFM News