Cape Town - Two people have been injured after a taxi crashed into the gate of a house in Camps Bay.
According to the Camps Bay Central Improvement District (CID), the incident happened on Friday evening in Geneva Drive.
CID manager, Muneeb Hendricks, said security personnel helped traffic services by temporarily closing off roads to help emergency teams recover the taxi.
He said two of the occupants in the taxi had only minor injuries and there were no casualties.
“We recognise that traffic flow in Camps Bay is highly sensitive to disruptions, particularly at key chokepoints,” Hendricks said.
“We urge all motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in Camps Bay by adhering to all traffic rules and regulations, especially regarding speed limits,” he advised.
Meanwhile, fatigue is a leading cause of road accidents, the Automobile Association (AA) points out, with research showing that distracted and drowsy drivers are significantly more likely to be involved in a collision.
The AA noted that physical and mental fatigue can impair reaction times, decision-making, and attention - skills essential for safe driving.
“Drivers who are physically tired or mentally exhausted may overlook warning signs, misjudge traffic conditions, or fail to respond quickly to sudden changes in events,” the AA said in a joint statement with the Road Traffic Management Corporation.
“Drivers should be alert to signs of fatigue, such as yawning and difficulty focusing. Anyone who feels tired or mentally drained should avoid driving, take breaks, or seek alternative transportation.”