Boy, 4, dies after falling from third-floor flat

A boy aged just 4 has died in KwaZulu-Natal, S.A after falling from a third floor of a block at flats he was living, local publication SowetanLive reports.

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Capt Nqobile Gwala said Verulam police were investigating an inquest docket.

“It is alleged yesterday at 10.30am, a four-year-old boy fell from the third floor while at his home on Ireland Street in Verulam.

“He sustained head injuries and was rushed to hospital, where he died.

“The matter is still under investigation,” she said.