Cash-in-Transit Heist Rocks N2 In KwaZulu-Natal as Armoured Vehicle Is Blown Up Near Chesterville

Emergency services rushed to the N2 northbound near Chesterville in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday evening following a dramatic cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery that ended with the armoured vehicle being blown up.

Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics were dispatched to the scene at around 7pm, according to spokesperson Garrith Jamieson, after reports of an explosion and injuries linked to the robbery.

When emergency crews arrived, they encountered a chaotic scene, with large numbers of members of the public allegedly looting cash scattered on the roadway. Police had already secured the area to allow medics to assist those involved.

Cash-in-Transit Explosion Leaves Guard Injured on N2

Jamieson said SAPS officers quickly moved to disperse the crowd before paramedics were escorted to two security guards who had been inside the CIT vehicle during the attack.

 

“Paramedics arrived after South African Police Service (SAPS) had made the scene safe to find hundreds of members of the public looting money on the ground.

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SAPS quickly dispersed the looters and paramedics were shown to two security personnel who were in the vehicle at the time of the robbery,” said Jamieson.

One of the guards sustained minor to moderate injuries caused by the explosion and was treated at the scene. The second guard was examined by paramedics but did not require further medical care.

N2 Closed as Police Launch Major Investigation

The N2 was completely shut down by SAPS and Metro Police following the incident to allow investigators to process the scene and gather evidence.

Motorists have been urged to steer clear of the area and use alternative routes while investigations continue. Authorities are now working to establish the full sequence of events that led to the robbery and explosion.

No arrests have been announced at this stage.