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A crash involving a City of Cape Town Law Enforcement bakkie and a bus has left 29 people injured on Baden Powell Drive, with police now investigating a case of reckless and negligent driving.
The collision happened between Strandfontein and Muizenberg at about 8am on Monday, 19 October. Three people were seriously injured and 26 sustained minor injuries, while the busy road was closed to traffic as emergency services attended the scene.
Police investigate Baden Powell Drive crash
Emergency services attended the scene. Western Cape SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Wesley 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.”
“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 said.
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.”
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.”