Mob sets vehicle on fire after fatal pedestrian crash in Elsies River

Scenes of chaos erupted in Elsies River on Wednesday, as Western Cape police confirmed officers in the area responded to a fatal incident in Halt Street. 

Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala said an adult woman was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the road. 

Gwala said shortly after the crash, the vehicle involved in the collision was set alight by unknown bystanders. 

A video taken of the incident shows a stationary minibus taxi up in flames in the middle of the road. 

"Police registered a case of culpable homicide for further investigation. The vehicle that was involved in the accident was set alight by unknown bystanders. The owner of the motor vehicle has not opened a case yet," Gwala said.