By OBAKENG MAJE
A child aged 5 died in a fierce fire in Khibitswane village, near Taung on Saturday. The North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, said two women were sleeping with the child during load shedding at around 8:25pm. The house caught fire when electricity allegedly returned.
“When electricity came back, the fire started. It is unknown at this point what caused the fire. A case of arson and an inquest is underway. No foul play is suspected thus far.”
Picture: A child died in a house gutted by fire in Khibitswane village/Generic
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