Taxi Crashes Into Cyclists on Victoria Road, Leaving One Critically Injured and Amputated
- The South African cycling community has been left devastated after a recent report confirmed that a taxi crashed into a group of riders in Cape Town
- It was confirmed that one of the cyclists involved in the accident was badly injured, and it was said that the rider lost one leg in the process
- The news about the taxi plunging into a group of cyclists on Victoria Road gathered several reactions from South Africans on social media
It's a sad day in Cape Town for the cycling community as a taxi collided with a group of riders on Victoria Road, located near the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, on Monday, April 6, 2026, leaving one of them suffering from severe injuries.
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Reports have it that emergency responders were dispatched to the location shortly after the crash, which took place along the picturesque coastal stretch popular with both cyclists and drivers.
In related news, a veteran cyclist died after being attacked by someone trying to rob him of his mobile phone in Cape Town, while a Soweto Marathon runner also passed on after being hit by a drunk driver.
Cyclists suffer severe injuries in Cape Town
It is understood that the taxi driver attempted to pass multiple vehicles on a blind bend, resulting in a collision with cyclists approaching from the opposite direction.
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The unfortunate incident got more tragic after it was said that one of the riders was airlifted in critical condition, having sustained significant leg trauma as well as internal injuries.
The injured cyclist was fortunate not to have had his injury gotten more serious, as two doctors were said to be present at the scene of the accident, and they managed to stabilise the rider until an air ambulance transported him to a nearby hospital.
While medical teams were able to save his internal organs, the severity of the leg injury meant it could not be preserved and had to be amputated.
The condition of other cyclists involved in the accident is yet to be disclosed as they are receiving medical attention and recovering in the hospital.
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Reactions as a taxi crashes into cyclists
Victoria Road, stretching along the Atlantic Seaboard beneath the Twelve Apostles mountain range, is widely recognised as a favoured route for both training and leisure cycling.
The reported incident of the taxi crashing into a group of cyclists in Cape Town sparked different thoughts from South Africans on social media, as it is a recurring issue in that area.
Cheryl Cowley commented:
"Taxis are a menace on our roads. Pray all the cyclists are doing okay."
Lisle Carolissen wrote:
"Eish, another cycling accident. What's wrong with our drivers out there 😡😡."
Eugene du Plessis said:
"No taxi policy in place in the City of Excellence... It's a free-for-all."
Ester Gunther shared:
"How many more !!! Taxi's often the cause of accidents. Should be more regulated. Test Drivers' Licence every year."
Wendy Ann Sorrell added:
"Hope the taxi driver was arrested!!"
Cyclists honour fallen riders
Briefly News previously reported that the Pedal Power Association and Stay Wider of the Rider invited cyclists to join a memorial ride in honour of Idries Sheriff and all riders who have lost their lives on South African roads.
Sheriff tragically died in December 2025 after being struck by a BMW driven by 27-year-old Bongani Mthethwa while cycling along Victoria Road.
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