Woman dies after tree falls at Slave Route Challenge
A female runner died while taking part in the annual race on Sunday.
A woman has died after a tree fell on her while she was running the 2025 Slave Route Challenge on Sunday.
Event organisers said the tragic incident took place along the race route in the Company's Garden area, striking the woman.
"Emergency services responded swiftly and transported the runner to hospital, where she sadly succumbed to her injuries. On behalf of the Slave Route Challenge Organising Committee, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the runner's family, friends, and loved ones.
"This is a devastating loss, and we are holding her family in our thoughts during this profoundly difficult time," organisers said.
Organisers added that the safety and well-being of every participant remains a top priority.
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' We confirm she was conscious at the time of the incident, but despite medical attention, later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. 'We reassure the public that all safety protocols, as required by the City of Cape Town, were in place and adhered to throughout the event. This is the first such incident in the 13-year history of the Slave Route Challenge and it is being regarded as a tragic and unforeseen occurrence.' The organisers extended condolences to the runner's family and loved ones. According to the organisers, the Slave Route Challenge is an event rooted in history, community and resilience. The city expressed its condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the runner. It said c ity officials and emergency services were alerted to an incident along Government Avenue where an oak tree unexpectedly fell, obstructing the route and seriously injuring a participant. TimesLIVE
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CAPE TOWN - Organisers of Cape Town's annual Slave Route Challenge say they are working with authorities to establish the circumstances that led to the death of one of the participants during Sunday's race. This after a runner was struck by a tree near the 4km mark. Emergency services responded immediately, rushing the woman to a nearby hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. More than 8,000 participants registered for the 13th edition of the road race, which tracks through Cape Town's historic landmarks and is a tribute to those who endured oppression and slavery. No other major incidents were reported at the event. Race director Zarina Meyer Brewer said: "We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and loved ones. We are holding them in our thoughts and offering our full support. "All safety protocols were observed in collaboration with the City of Cape Town and emergency services. This was an unforeseeable tragedy, and we are working with authorities to understand what happened. As a community, we mourn this devastating loss."
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Woman dies after tree falls at Slave Route Challenge
A female runner died while taking part in the annual race on Sunday. A woman has died after a tree fell on her while she was running the 2025 Slave Route Challenge on Sunday. Event organisers said the tragic incident took place along the race route in the Company's Garden area, striking the woman. "Emergency services responded swiftly and transported the runner to hospital, where she sadly succumbed to her injuries. On behalf of the Slave Route Challenge Organising Committee, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the runner's family, friends, and loved ones. "This is a devastating loss, and we are holding her family in our thoughts during this profoundly difficult time," organisers said. Organisers added that the safety and well-being of every participant remains a top priority.
