KEY POINTS
- Deadly Ferrari crash in Cape Town CBD at 4:55 AM leaves one dead, one injured after the sports car strikes pedestrians.
- Authorities investigate high-speed impact, closing Buitengracht Street while emergency teams respond.
- Cause under investigation, with speed suspected; police yet to confirm driver details or possible intoxication.
A tragic accident in Cape Town’s central business district (CBD) in the early hours of Saturday morning left one person dead and another seriously injured after a red Ferrari plowed into pedestrians on Buitengracht Street.
High-Speed Impact Shocks Witnesses
While the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, preliminary reports suggest speed may have been a factor.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene, with bystanders rushing to assist the injured as emergency services worked to stabilize the area. The crash has raised concerns over reckless driving in the CBD, where nightlife and early-morning commuters often share the streets.
The driver of the Ferrari has yet to be officially identified, and police have not disclosed whether alcohol or other factors contributed to the accident.
