Lamppost 1, Ferrari 0 - William Nicol smash breaks supercar in half

23 February 2019 - 09:42 By Dave Chambers

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The remains of a Ferrari that hit a lamppost in William Nicol Drive, Sandton, on February 22 2019.
Image: Netcare

A Ferrari was broken in half when the driver lost control and smashed into a lamppost on Friday night in William Nicol Drive in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Netcare spokesperson Shawn Herbst said the driver escaped injury but his passenger, a women, sustained moderate injuries.

"She was treated on scene and transported by another private ambulance service to hospital for further treatment," he said.

The Ferrari lost control in wet weather and its front end smashed into a lamppost in William Nicol Drive, Sandton, on February 22 2019
Image: Netcare

The accident happened around 10.30pm and emergency services were summoned to the scene near the Witkoppen Road bridge, said Herbst.

"Reports from the scene indicate that the driver of a Ferrari lost control in wet weather, crashed into a light pole and came to rest back in the road."

Ferrari driver had an oopsie on William Nicol near Fourways Mall. Perhaps courts ordered a 50/50 split in a divorce settlement... pic.twitter.com/slrXHftIiJ
— PigSpotter™ Pty Ltd (@PigSpotter) February 23, 2019

《Fourways》F01, TM2 and A02 responded to an MVA on William Nicol drive C/O Lonehill Boulevard. On arrival they found that there was only one car involved. Unknown of what happened. A02 transported one patient with moderate injuries to a nearby facility for further care. pic.twitter.com/neuY8WIZUp
— EMER-G-MED (@EMER_G_MED) February 23, 2019