A cash van was traveling along the R57 from Vanderbijlpark heading towards Sasolburg when it was attacked by a group of armed men. 

Police and the Tactical Response Team (TRT) responded and were met with gunfire by the robbers - who were travelling in four different vehicles. 

It was reported that a member of the TRT Unit was fatally wounded in the crossfire with the suspects. 

Another police officer and three security officials sustained minor to moderate injuries during the shoot-out, and were taken to a nearby hospital for further medical care. 

According to a report from the police, the suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money in a white Toyota Fortuner and a red Hyundai SUV.

 OFM News /Ike Mosia