Man killed after 12-metre fall from building in Durban

Man killed after 12-metre fall from building in Durban

Police are investigating after two men fell 12 metres onto a concrete floor in Durban's Congella industrial area yesterday.

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One of the security guards died on scene while the second is fighting for his life in hospital. 


Police say the guards allegedly went to investigate - thinking there may have been intruders on the premises. 

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Spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele says they were alerted when they heard movement on the property.


"They heard a noise inside the premises then they suspected there were people trying to rob inside the premises. While they were climbing down the ladder - the roof just collapsed" she said. 

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