A cyclist has reportedly been killed in a road accident on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, between Geneva Drive and Houghton.
Emergency services are on the scene, and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash is under way.
The incident marks the second cyclist fatality on this stretch of road this month, following the death of Idries Sheriff, whose passing earlier in December once again raised renewed concerns about cyclist safety along Victoria Road.
RELATED | Drunk BMW driver NAMED after cyclist’s death in Camps Bay
Avoid the area
Authorities have not yet released further details about the latest incident.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays while emergency crews and investigators complete their work.
The back-to-back tragedies have intensified calls from road safety advocates for improved measures to protect cyclists on one of Cape Town’s busiest coastal routes.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
