The body of a new-born baby girl was found this afternoon in a dustbin on Smith Street in Durban CBD.
ER24 paramedics were called to the scene by the local authorities, arriving at 13h15.
Upon arrival, paramedics found the body of the new-born lying in plastic on the sidewalk. It is understood that the body had been taken out of the dustbin by a member of the public.
Paramedics assessed the new-born and found no signs of life. Unfortunately, nothing could be done for the girl and she was declared dead.
The details surrounding this incident are not yet known but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
Russel Meiring
ER24 Spokesperson