Jim Mohlala|Published
Twenty-nine people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a bus and a City of Cape Town Law Enforcement bakkie on Baden Powell Drive on Monday morning, with three people seriously hurt and 26 sustaining minor injuries.
The crash happened at about 8:00 am on October 19 on the stretch of road between Strandfontein and Muizenberg, prompting road closures as emergency services attended the scene.
Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said Muizenberg police had registered a case of reckless and negligent driving for investigation.
Police investigate Baden Powell Drive crash
Twigg told IOL Media: “Muizenberg police registered a reckless and negligent driving case for investigation following the accident. 19 October 2026, at about 8.00am, on Baden Powell Drive, between Strandfontein and Muizenberg, involving four vehicles, including a law enforcement vehicle.”
Twigg said: “The injured drivers of the law enforcement vehicle and another vehicle were transported to a medical facility for treatment.”
On the cause of the crash, he explained: “The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation, and no arrests have been made.”
Twigg appealed to the public for help.
He said: “Anyone with any information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.”
City confirms injuries and road closures
Kevin Jacobs, spokesperson for the City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service, told IOL Media: “The City’s Traffic Service confirms the early morning accident on Baden Powell Drive, between Strandfontein and Sunrise Circle.”
“Four vehicles were involved, including a bus, a Law Enforcement bakkie and three other vehicles,” Jacobs said.
Three people sustained serious injuries, and 26 sustained slight injuries.
Jacobs said: “Traffic officers assisted with road closures.”
“For more details, please refer to SAPS, which recorded the accident.”