EC police open inquest after five bodies found at Flagstaff

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Eastern Cape police have opened an inquest docket, following an incident that claimed the lives of a woman and five young children at Flagstaff.

Spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa says the incident happened on Friday evening at Kubha Location outside Flagstaff.

She says according to information, it is alleged that a 27-year-old woman and five children, aged between 4 and 12, were sleeping at their home when they were found dead.

Mawisa says no foul play is suspected, but a police investigation is underway.