Car Burns Beyond Recognition After Brick Strikes Vehicle On N2 Near Somerset Mall
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A motorist escaped a potentially serious incident after his vehicle was struck by a brick while travelling along the N2 near Somerset Mall in Somerset West, Western Cape, on Thursday night, 5 November 2026.
The impact reportedly caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which subsequently left the roadway, overturned and caught fire in a nearby field.
According to information provided by the driver at the scene, he was travelling in the direction of Cape Town when a brick struck his vehicle. The impact reportedly left him shocked and affected his ability to maintain control of the car.
The vehicle then veered off the N2 and rolled into a field alongside the highway. It caught alight shortly afterwards and was eventually burnt beyond recognition.
A significant police presence was observed at the scene, with senior police officials and investigators attending to the incident.
The driver, who was visibly shaken following the ordeal, was able to provide an account of what had happened.
In addition to the destruction of his vehicle, the motorist reportedly lost several personal belongings during the incident.
His cellphone, identity document and passport were among the items reported missing. According to the information provided, the belongings had fallen out of the vehicle when it overturned and were subsequently stolen from the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the reported theft of the belongings are also of concern, as the motorist was left without several important personal documents following the incident.
No arrests had been made at the time the incident was reported.
The circumstances surrounding the brick-throwing incident, including who was responsible and what led to the vehicle being struck, remain unclear.
The incident once again highlights the dangers motorists face when travelling along the N2, particularly after dark, where objects thrown at moving vehicles can have devastating consequences.
The driver survived the ordeal, but his vehicle was destroyed and several personal belongings were reportedly taken.
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