Cops probing Durban family poisoning
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating a case of attempted murder after a man allegedly poisoned two of his children and then himself at their home in Inteke, south of Durban.
The father, as well as his sons aged four and 10, were rushed to Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital on Monday after they were found by family members.
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Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbele says KwaNdengezi police were called to the scene and found the trio unconscious.
"It's alleged that the father poisoned himself and his children. They were all airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.
"The police are investigating cases of attempted murder at the moment, but there are no arrests.”