WATCH: Shocking moment speeding BMW crashes in Cape Town

The driver of the BMW lost control of his vehicle and crashed on the N1 in Century City in an apparent "street race". 

Paramedics found the 26-year-old man and took him to a hospital in the early hours of Monday. It is reported that he sustained serious injuries to his legs and head. 

In a video on Facebook, the car can be seen changing lanes at high speed on Sunday night before crashing into the centre median.

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The video was captured from an overhead bridge by onlookers, but it is not clear why they were filming the incident. 

WARNING: Strong language.