Man falls to his death from Hotel Sky rooftop in Cape Town
A man lost his life after reportedly jumping from the rooftop of Hotel Sky, in Cape Town, Western Cape.
In a heart-wrenching incident on Monday afternoon, a man lost his life after reportedly jumping from the rooftop of Hotel Sky, in Cape Town, Western Cape.
According to reports, the man bought a ticket for the Sky-HI ride before jumping off the building
Local authorities have implemented road closures while they meticulously process the site of the incident.
Commuters in and around the area are advised to approach with caution. Significant delays are expected as traffic is rerouted to facilitate emergency procedures and investigative efforts.
Cape Town police are yet to provide further details.
*This is a developing story.
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