2-year-old dies after he fell in drain outside his Khayelitsha home

Cape Town police are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 2-year-old boy after he fell into a drain outside his home in Greenpoint, Khayelitsha, on Sunday.

The police’s Joseph Swartbooi said the incident happened at about 14:20.

‘’According to reports the body of a 2-year-old was discovered in a drain as it was believed the toddler fell into it. The victim was declared deceased on the scene. A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death," said Swartbooi.

Khayelitsha police have since opened an inquest docket for further investigation.

 

Done By: Mitchum George