A six-year-old Soweto boy has slipped into a manhole while playing.
City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said the incident took place in Dlamini 1 Mtambo Street near Eco Park.
Michael Sun, the Johannesburg Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services, said he was informed of the incident at approximately 11:10.
The missing six-year-old was allegedly playing near the manhole before he fell.
Sun said Johannesburg Water was also on the scene helping the EMS unit with the search.
“I’ll be monitoring the situation as it unfolds and ensure no resource is spared to rescue him,” added the Councillor.
Source:
The South African
