Police investigates after toddler plummets from flat window

Police probe death of boy (4) who plunged from 3rd floor apartment

An inquest docket has been opened following the death of a four-year-old boy who plummeted from the window of a third floor apartment in Verulam, north of Durban.

third floor apartment in Verulam
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The tragedy happened on Monday.


It's understood the child fell some 15 meters to the ground.


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Police spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says he's been identified as Armaan Kassim. 



"He sustained head injuries and was rushed to hospital where he later died. The matter is still under investigation." 


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