Police have taken over the investigations into the deaths of two travellers in two separate incidents at the O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) and King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) on Saturday, according to Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).
ORTIA officials were alerted to a person that had fallen from parking Level 5 to the ground level at about 3.10pm.
“Law enforcement and airport health officials stationed at the 24-hour clinic were immediately alerted to the incident. Paramedics later arrived and declared the unidentified traveller dead on the scene,” Acsa said in a statement.
At King Shaka International Airport, an unidentified male passenger passed away after reportedly collapsing at the airport terminal’s domestic arrival area.
“Emergency services were immediately called and attended to him, but he was declared dead on the scene.The cause of death in both incidents is still unknown; however, we can confirm that the matter has been handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and that an inquest docket has been opened for further investigations. ACSA extends deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of both travellers during this difficult time.”
Cape Times