WATCH: Aftermath of N1 car crash in Cape Town
The speedster's legs were amputated after the crash on the N1.
The driver of the BMW lost control of his vehicle and crashed on the N1 in Century City in an apparent "street race".
In the video, which was recorded from an overhead bridge by onlookers, the car can be seen changing lanes and losing control soon after. The City of Cape Town has since lashed out following the incident that took place close to the Sable Road off-ramp. This illegal street racing caused a debate around regarding the culture of street racing within the Western Cape.
Watch the horrific crash below.
WARNING: Strong language
News24 reported that the driver of the BMW - who is a Cape Town businessman - lost both his legs after the horror crash.
READ: WATCH: Shocking moment speeding BMW crashes in Cape Town
A few days later, a photo and a video of the aftermath have been doing the rounds on social media.
Footage: A high-speed crash on the N1 has left the driver severely injured and is one of many illegal street racing incidents. https://t.co/ZuUAx078rx pic.twitter.com/FMUzQcNpzE
— Cape {Town} Etc (@CapeTownEtc) January 21, 2019