Charred bodies of two people recovered from Alberton apartment

The charred bodies of two people have been recovered from an apartment in Alberton on the East Rand.

Ekurhuleni Emergency Management Services (EMS) said that a fire broke out in one of the units in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Authorities believe this could be a case of double suicide.

EMS spokesperson Tikkie MacDonald said that the matter is under investigation.

“During the primary search and overhaul operations, the charred bodies of two occupants were tragically discovered in one of the two-bedroom apartments of the bottom unit. 

“Both individuals were declared dead at the scene by Gauteng Emergency Medical Services personnel from Germiston. A note was reportedly found on the kitchen table, suggesting a possible case of death by suicide.”