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FS Police open an inquest after the death of 8-year-old

───   LUCKY NKUYANE 11:04 Thu, 26 Dec 2019

FS Police open an inquest after the death of 8-year-old  | News Article

Police in the Free State has launched an investigation into the death of an 8-year-old boy in Koffiefontein on Tuesday, 24 December 2019.


Police spokesperson, Motantsi Makhele, told OFM News that Phemelo Mpasetla allegedly played with his friends in Tau Street before being fatally electrocuted. He adds that the deceased was allegedly leaning on an electric pole according to information. Makhele said the 8-year-old was rushed to a local doctor for medical care, but was pronounced dead on arrival.


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