Benoni Cash-in-Transit Heist Leaves Burning Vehicle on N12 Near Putfontein, Motorists Advised to Avoid Route

• There was a burning vehicle in the middle of the N12 near Putfontein, Benoni following a brazen cash-in-transit heist
• The Ekurhuleni Metro Police confirmed that the heist occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 5 April
• At least two people died in the CIT heist and a third victim is receiving treatment in hospital

BENONI - The aftermath of a cash-in-transit heist near Putfontein, Benoni, has created chaos on the N12.

A short video clip posted on Twitter by Blue Hawk Tactical briefly shows a vehicle fully engulfed in flames in the middle of the road.

Aftermath of Benoni cash-in-transit heist caught on video

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As such, motorists have been advised to steer clear of the N12 near Putfontein as authorities deal with the consequences of the CIT heist.

Ekurhuleni Metro Police confirmed that the brazen heist occurred early on Wednesday morning, 5 April.

2 People allegedly died, 1 injured in Benoni cash-in-transit heist

Though the details about what happened are unclear, Blue Hawks tactical claimed that two people died at the scene. A third victim was attended to by paramedics and transported to the hospital by emergency medical services.

The security company also alleged that the suspects got away and are still at large.

According to TimesLIVE, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police have yet to confirm the details of the cash-in-transit heist.

A spokesperson from the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department said the police were still establishing how many people were injured and would release more details once they become available.

This is a developing story.

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Limpopo police launch hunt for cash-in-transit robbers who shot 2 and damaged 14 houses with explosives

In another story, Briefly News reported that the robbers in an elaborate cash-in-transit heist that injured two people and damaged 14 houses are still at large.

The Limpopo police commissioner has ordered the establishment of a task team to hunt down and arrest the robbers.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo revealed that the heist occurred while the cash-in-transit van travelled on the R81 towards Giyani.

Source: Briefly News