The body of an unidentified adult male was discovered near a railway line off Vincent Dickenson Road in Canelands, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday.
Emergency response personnel were called to the scene after passersby reportedly found the body near a sugarcane field and alerted authorities.
Discovery of the body
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa responded to the location after receiving reports of a body found in the area.
Upon arrival, responders located the deceased lying near the railway line.
Condition and clothing of deceased
The male was found lying on his right side. He was dressed in blue, black and white checkered boxer shorts and a powder blue T-shirt, which was partially worn on one arm.
Part of the upper body was exposed at the time of discovery.
Injuries observed
The deceased sustained visible injuries, including a broken left leg and a broken right arm.
Identity and cause of death
The identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed.
The cause of death has also not been established and remains under investigation.
Investigation underway
Authorities are continuing with investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Crime trends and incidents in the Canelands area, KwaZulu-Natal
Further details are expected once identification and forensic processes are completed.
Conclusion
An investigation is underway after the body of an unidentified male was discovered near a railway line in Canelands, KwaZulu-Natal, with the cause of death still unknown.
