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- A McLaren 720S supercar is now considered discontinued, after it was involved in an accident.
- The driver suffered minor injuries but is still in shock.
- McLaren’s diagnostic team is evaluating the vehicle to establish what went wrong and the extent of the damage.
The McLaren 720S with its roaring engine and sleek exterior is a guaranteed wonder, but on Sunday it captured the attention of Capetonians for the wrong reasons.
The R7.2 million supercar was involved in an accident.
The man behind the wheel was heading to the Virgin Active in Green Point.
As he was driving down Helen Suzman Boulevard, the car in front of him abruptly stopped.
His friend who witnessed the incident, while driving in his own vehicle, agreed to speak with News24 on condition of anonymity.
“There was a car that had braked in front of him, he tried to dodge that car and he got on the sidewalk,” he said.
Sarcastic comments
The sports car collided with a post on the side of the road before stopping among the trees.
The rear and the right side of the vehicle were damaged.
“When I saw the car lose control and all the parts were flying everywhere, I got worried. I thought he was dead,” the friend told News24.
“It happened very quickly. I stopped to get him out of the car because these cars catch fire easily,” he added.
The driver pulled away with only one stiff shoulder.
But he was put off by the sarcastic comments some viewers made.
“Shortly after the accident, I’m checking to see if he’s okay. And people were shooting videos and laughing. It’s not a joke. The guy could have lost a leg or died. No one offered us water or asked if we were okay. It was just him. police and ambulance who checked to see if everything was okay. “
The man was reportedly fine and on the mend.
As for the car, McLaren’s diagnostic team is assessing the extent of the damage.
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