Fatal Incident Involving a Municipal Water Tanker

The eThekwini Municipality has noted with deep sadness a fatal incident involving a municipal water tanker in Ward 96, eMbumbulu, this morning.

One person lost their life in the incident. The Municipality extends its condolences to the family, friends and community of the deceased.

The South African Police Service has opened a case and investigations are underway.

The Municipality is cooperating fully with the SAPS and has also initiated its own internal processes. As the matter is under investigation, the Municipality is not in a position to comment on the circumstances that led to the incident.

A team from the Municipality has been deployed to Adams Mission to visit the affected family and provide the necessary support.

The Municipality appeals to residents and members of the public to refrain from circulating footage of the incident on social media, out of respect for the deceased and their family.