At least thirty-six prisoners have sustained serious to minor injuries following a fire at Leeuwkop prison.
Reports from the scene indicate that two prisoners are in a critical condition.
The exact detail as to what happened will form part of a SAPS investigation and comment.
Netcare911 paramedics are on scene with various emergency services.
Paramedics are busy treating the prisoners for smoke inhalation and burn wounds.
Those who require further medical care will be transported to various hospitals in Johannesburg for further medical care.
This incident happened this afternoon at about 14h00.