Two Women Killed After Cape Town Metro Police Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians In Khayelitsha
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Two women have died after being struck by a City of Cape Town Metro Police vehicle in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on Sunday evening, 8 November 2026.
The fatal collision occurred at approximately 18:30 along Lansdowne Road in the Green Point area of Khayelitsha.
According to police, the incident involved a municipal vehicle and two adult female pedestrians. Both women sustained fatal injuries and were declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.
Khayelitsha police have opened a culpable homicide case following the incident. The circumstances surrounding the collision are still being investigated, and no arrests have been made.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has also become involved in the investigation, which is being conducted alongside the South African Police Service (SAPS).
The City of Cape Town confirmed that the vehicle involved belonged to its Metro Police Department.
The City expressed its condolences to the families and loved ones of the two women, acknowledging the loss of life and the impact of the incident on those affected.
The municipality further confirmed that its Safety and Security Directorate is cooperating fully with investigators.
An internal investigation will also be conducted in accordance with the City’s policies and procedures. Any further action will be determined once the findings of the investigations have been established.
At this stage, authorities have not released further details about the events leading up to the collision, including what caused the vehicle to strike the two pedestrians.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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