Chronicle Editor
Online Reporter
Ten people were this afternoon burnt to death while trying to put out a veld fire at a farm in Esigodini. Police officers, farm workers and other members of the security services gathered at a lot 43 farm belonging to Abel Moyo.
The veld fire according to eye witnesses started in the morning and the 10 were part of a group of 15 who had been called to put it out.
Strong winds blew and the 10 were trapped in the fire while four escaped with various burns. Only one escaped unscathed.
The bodies have been ferried to Esigodini Hospital.
derick.khumalo
Online Reporter