4 people electrocuted to death in KZN
Updated | By Lauren Beukes
Four people have died after being electrocuted at their home in Umvoti.
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It's believed they were trying to remove a lightning conductor from their yard on Sunday.
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The long rod was apparently too heavy for them and came in contact with a live electrical wire on their property.
Officials say five other people were also shocked and taken to hospital.
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Umzinyathi Mayor, Petros Ngubane visited the family's home.
"It was a very bad situation, and the family is unfortunate to have lost some of their members and neighbours as well as relatives who were part of this arrangement," he said.
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