Two people have died in separate incidents at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in KwaZulu-Natal.
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed the deaths late on Saturday.
Cause of deaths unknown
ACSA spokesperson Ernest Mulibana said both incidents are being investigated and that the cause of death in both instances is still unknown.
“Officials at ORTIA received a call at 15:10 reporting that a person had fallen from parking level 5 to the ground level. 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 can also confirm that an unidentified male passenger passed away at King Shaka International Airport. The passenger reportedly collapsed at the terminal’s domestic arrival area. Emergency services were immediately called and attended to him, but he was unfortunately declared dead on the scene,” Mulibana said.
“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.”
The South African website sends its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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