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UPDATE: Three of six dead at Durban naval base were military
The incident happened in a sewer pit.
THREE of the six men killed in a sewer pit-related incident today in Durban Harbour were army officials.
“ER24 paramedics found rescue teams already in attendance, situated near a sewer pit,” said ER24 spokesman, Russel Meiring.
“Rescue teams had already retrieved the bodies of six men from the sewer pit. Paramedics assessed all six men and found they showed no signs of life. Unfortunately, nothing could be done for the men and they were declared dead on the scene.”
Rescue Care confirmed three of the men were civilians, while the other three were army officials.
More updates to follow.
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