Picture: Three children died in a shack fire/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
Three children died after their shack was ravaged by fire in Richmond Plakkerskamp on 6 November 2023. The North Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Sergio Kock said, that on Monday at approximately 11pm, the mother and her four children were asleep when a fire broke out in their shack.
“The mother managed to escape with a boy (2). Unfortunately, two girls aged 4 and 10 and a boy aged 6 died on the scene. The exact cause of the fire is unknown.
“The police are investigating an inquest following the tragic deaths. Anyone with information can call D/Const, Rodney Julies on 0823020371. The investigation continues,” said Kock.
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