Three deaths confirmed in Cape Cycle Tour

Three deaths confirmed in Cape Cycle Tour

Event organisers have confirmed another death following the Cape Town Cycle Tour at the weekend. 

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A statement released on behalf of director, David Bellairs, says a marshall has died after being admitted to hospital. 

The marshall was stationed near a bend after a turn-off, towards the end of the race. 

This comes after the deaths of two cyclists - one died at the scene of a pile-up of a group of 20 cyclists at the base of Wynberg Hill. 

In a separate incident, another rider died after suffering a heart attack while cycling up a hill at Smitswinkel Bay.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are not known at this stage and police are investigating.

Event organisers have extended their sincerest condolences.

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