Ferrari ploughs into pedestrians in Cape Town, claiming one life

Tragedy struck the Cape Town CBD in the early hours of Saturday morning when a Ferrari collided with several pedestrians on Buitengracht Street, near its intersection with Shortmarket Street.

According to Arrive Alive, the Ferrari killed one pedestrian and severely injured another.
According to Arrive Alive, the Ferrari killed one pedestrian and severely injured another. (Arrive Alive)

Tragedy struck in the Cape Town CBD in the early hours of Saturday morning when a Ferrari collided with several pedestrians in Buitengracht Street, near its intersection with Shortmarket Street. The incident is said to have occurred around 4.55am.

In the aftermath, Buitengracht Street was closed to traffic so that authorities could investigate the scene, while police and medical personnel worked to assist those affected by the accident.

According to a report published on the Arrive Alive website, one person was unfortunately declared dead at the scene, while another was taken to hospital with serious injuries.