Person dies while refilling fire extinguisher in Mbombela

According to Mbombela Fire & Rescue, one person died earlier today (September 19) while refilling a fire extinguisher.

The information was shared on Mbombela Fire & Rescue’s Facebook page, which said the reason for the cylinder failing is still unknown.

Nelspruit SAPS was unable to confirm this incident immediately and said it would provide Lowvelder with more information tomorrow (September 20).

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This is a developing story. The paper will update its readers as soon as more information becomes available.