Baby dies, man’s leg amputated after pole falls on them
The tragic incident was caused by a powerful gust of wind in Sebokeng recently. Nozewu states that an electricity pole fell on him during strong winds in Sebokeng on October 21. "The pole also fell on the child. Sadly, the child died on the spot. I was visiting a friend in Sebokeng when the incident happened."
SEDIBENG. – An 8-month-old on her mother’s back died on the scene, while Tshepiso father of four Sitemebele Nozewu (36) lost his right leg.
The tragic incident was caused by a powerful gust of wind in Sebokeng recently. Nozewu states that an electricity pole fell on him during strong winds in Sebokeng on October 21. “The pole also fell on the child. Sadly, the child died on the spot. I was visiting a friend in Sebokeng when the incident happened.”
Sedibeng Ster will be submitting a media enquiry to the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) regarding the incident. Catch the full story in the next edition of the people’s paper. The electronic version will also available on www.sedibengster.com.



