South African police are investigating the deaths of no less than 20 individuals at a nightclub within the coastal city of East London early Sunday.
It is unclear what led to the deaths of the younger individuals, who had been reportedly attending a celebration to have fun the tip of winter faculty exams.
Local newspaper Daily Dispatch reported that our bodies had been strewn throughout tables and chairs with none seen indicators of accidents.
“At this point we cannot confirm the cause of death,” mentioned well being division spokesperson Siyanda Manana.
“We are going to conduct autopsies as soon as possible to establish the probable cause of death. The deceased have been taken to state mortuaries,” Manana added.
Police Minister Bheki Cele was on Sunday morning anticipated to go to the scene.
The proprietor of the membership, Siyakhangela Ndevu, advised native broadcaster eNCA that he had been known as to the scene early Sunday morning.
“I am still uncertain about what really happened, but when I was called in the morning I was told the place was too full and that some people were trying to force their way into the tavern,“ he said.
“However, we will hear what the police say about the cause of death,” Ndevu added.