Teen dies in construction collapse in Brakpan

JOHANNESBURG - Authorities are investigating the death of a teenager who was found beneath rubble in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni. 

Metro emergency services confirmed the 19-year-old was declared dead at the scene on Saturday. 

It's believed the teen had been hired to assist with the demolition of a building.

EMS spokesperson Eric Maloka says the case has been handed to the SAPS for further investigation.

"Gauteng Medical Services declared him at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. It is believed that the teenager was working as a contractor tasked with demolishing an outside room when a wall collapsed on him. Firefighters immediately began a rescue operation to recover his body from the driveways. No other injuries were reported at the site."