A mother from Welkom died after the generator she was attempting to start exploded during load shedding on Wednesday.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Stephen Thakeng the fatal incident took place on Wednesday.
“Apparently, it was load shedding at about 15:50 when a Welkomite woman, Riana Barkley, wanted to switch on the generator when it exploded,” he said.
She sustained severe burns on her upper body, hands, feet and face.
Thakeng said that Riana was rushed to the Welkom Medic Clinic but she, unfortunately, died at the hospital.
“A case of inquest has been registered for further investigation,” he said.
Riana posted on her Facebook an advert for a generator last month saying this should work for the eight hours of load shedding they get a day in Welkom.
Sources: OFM, MSN
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