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PE family loses second child in ‘fumigation’ tragedy

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A Port Elizabeth family has been left devastated by the loss of a second child who died several weeks after his 13-year-old sister.

Police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, confirmed that 17-year-old Matthew Ingram, a learner from Westering High School, died on Friday night.

The children and their parents were rushed to hospital last month after becoming ill in the middle of the night.

Tammy Ingram died while Mathew was left in a coma.

It had been reported that a unit in their complex in Kabega Park had been fumigated.

In a tribute on Saturday, Westering High School said Matthew “would be sorely missed by learners and staff."

Naidu said once the investigation has been completed the dockets would be sent to the Inquest Court for a decision.