2 CYCLISTS KILLED, 6 INJURED IN HORROR CRASHES

A HORRIFIC weekend for cyclists saw two riders killed and six hospitalised in four separate incidents.

- MARSHA DEAN

On Saturday morning, three cyclists were hit by a tour bus while cycling on Chapman's Peak Drive. A 57-year-old cyclist died at the scene. The second rider had to be airlifted to hospital, and the third victim sustained minor injuries.

Chapman's Peak Drive was closed due to the accident.

Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk, said the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

“A 57-year-old cyclist died due to injuries sustained on the scene, and a 56-year-old male was airlifted by helicopter to a nearby hospital with serious injuries and another male had minor injuries,” he said.

In Claremont, police registered a case of culpable homicide after a 35-year-old cyclist tragically died while on his way to work when he swerved to avoid hitting a car door that was opened in front of him.