One dead in Krugersdorp storm
Updated | By Laila Majiet
One person has been killed during a storm which hit Krugersdorp on Monday, says Netcare911.
A severe storm moved across Gauteng on Monday afternoon - leaving a trail of devastation.
Roofs were blown off, buildings damaged and trees uprooted.
Roads were flooded during the heavy downpour.
UPDATE: Storm moves out of Gauteng
Netcare911 spokesperson Nick Dollman says: "Paramedics responded to reports of a tornado in Hillside Road in Krugersdorp. Paramedics attended to three patients - one died at the scene. Two others have been stabilised and transported to hospital for further treatment."
Details surrounding the deaths are limited at this stage.
Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service says it cannot confirm at this stage whether or not it was a tornado.
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Forecaster Madimetja Thema says it's possible that it was a tornado.
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This story will be updated as soon as more details become available.
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