Two sets of twins dies after their home caught fire

Four kids have died in a shack fire in Hendrina Mpumalanga Province. They are a set of twins, 2 girls aged 13 and 2 boys aged 8.

Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala says the information they have at this stage is that the shack caught fire the moment when power was restored after loadshedding.

According to the police statement, the police were called to the scene where a shack was on fire at Marikana Informal Settlement in Hendrina.

“On their arrival, they indeed found that it was true and as a result the firefighters were also called to extinguish the fire.  Unfortunately two sets of twins (two boys and two girls) were certified dead,” said Brigadier Selvy Mohlala

“It is not yet confirmed what might be the cause of the fire but loose cables were visible on the ground, which prompt a suspicion that there may have been an illegal connection of electricity,” continue Brigadier Selvy Mohlala.

It is further alleged that the 33-year-old mother of the deceased left them three days ago in the care of their 17-year-old brother. When the fire broke out, the bother tried to save the lives of his siblings but couldn’t as the fire was already at an advanced stage.

The mother and the 17-year-old boy have been taken to hospital in Middelburg as they are in a state of shock.

Police have registered an inquest and the investigation is ongoing.

Some pictures from the scene where 4 kids lost their lives in Hendrina Mpumalanga in the early hours of this morning. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala says they are investigating the cause of the fire. Tune into #Newzroom405 for more on this story. pic.twitter.com/7eZyeFK4lZ

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