The police are investigating the deaths of two passengers who died at OR Tambo and King Shaka International Airports, respectively. Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) confirmed that an inquest docket has been opened for investigations into the travellers deaths.

CAUSES OF DEATHS UNKNOWN

In the first incident, Acsa spokesperson Ernest Mulibana said in the first incident, officials at OR Tambo International Airport received a report at 3pm that a person had fallen from parking Level 5 to the ground. Mulibana said law enforcement and airport health officials stationed at the 24-hour clinic were immediately informed of the incident. "Paramedics later arrived and declared the unidentified traveller dead on the scene," Mulibana said. In another incident also yesterday, an unidentified male passenger also died after collapsing at the King Shaka International Airport. "The incident took place in the airport's domestic arrival terminal area. Emergency services were immediately called and attended to him, but he was unfortunately declared dead on the scene," Mulibana said, adding that the cause of death in both incidents is still unknown.

POLICE INVESTIGATING THE DEATHS

Mulibana that the matter has been handed over to the South African Police Service for investigations. "An inquest docket has been opened for further investigations. As ACSA, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of both travellers during this difficult time," said Mulibana.