Four people
have died and three are injured.
This is after they inhaled poisonous gases.
Netcare 911 spokesman, Shawn Herbst said on Tuesday afternoon, Netcare 911 responded to reports of an industrial incident in Parow Valley.
Reports from the scene indicated that workers had become trapped in a Dump and waste collection pit and were suffering the effects of toxic gases.
Herbst said the Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services crews had to use breathing apparatus as well as set up a rope system to retrieve the patients.
“Tragically on closer assessment by paramedics, it was discovered that four people had died, another two were in a critical condition and one sustained moderate injuries.
“Once treated the patients were transported by various ambulance services to hospital for further treatment,” said Herbst.
Circumstances leading up to the incident are unknown but will be investigated by the relevant authorities.
