A Durban couple died after allegedly inhaling fumes when an apartment opposite theirs was fumigated, said paramedics.
The incident happened on Wednesday.
Netcare 911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said the bodies were found by a relative.
“Reports indicate a family went to speak to family members as their phones were not being answered. On arrival of the family member, who entered the flat, two relatives were found unresponsive,” said Herbst.
“The emergency services were immediately notified, who arrived on the scene within minutes. On scene were the eThekwini fire and rescue services, SAPS explosives unit and Berea SAPS. It was established that an adjoining vacant flat had been fumigated using a white powder-like substance. Firemen used an industrial fan to clear the toxic fumes.
