Durban flight delayed after foetus found in toilet
A case of concealment of birth has been opened.
FLIGHT FA411, from Durban to Johannesburg, was delayed this morning after a foetus was discovered in the plane’s onboard toilet.
In a statement, FlySafair said authorities were immediately alerted and arrived on the scene to investigate.
“Upon final checks of the waste management system, our teams encountered a finding which requires formal investigation from technical teams and police authorities. The issue has unfortunately meant that the aircraft would be unable to operate this flight,” read the statement.
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Provincial SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele said the foetus was discovered in the early hours of today.
“A case of concealment of birth has been opened,” she added.
While FlySafair would not comment on the findings, it said its teams were working with the relevant parties to initiate a backup plan.
“Customers booked for departure on FA411 were accommodated on alternate flights,” read the statement.
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