Delft residents faced a frightening start to their Thursday morning commute when three men came under fire at the Palm Taxi Rank on Main Road.

The Western Cape SAPS confirmed that two men were fatally shot, while a second victim was wounded and transported to a nearby medical facility.

Police say the incident unfolded at around 05:10, with video circulating on community groups on social media in the aftermath of the incident.

Crime scene experts spent the morning gathering evidence at the taxi ranks.

Police have not specified the circumstances of the incident, only noting that it’s possible the motive for the crime may stem from taxi-related violence.

“Delft police registered two counts of murder and an attempted murder for investigation,” said Lieutenant Colonel F.C. Van Wyk, urging anyone with information on the incident to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

By around 08:30, the usually busy taxi rank was still cordoned off and deserted, with many commuters in the area left stranded or using alternative transport.