South African police launch probe after 21 teenagers found dead in bar

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Autopsies are being conducted to see if the deaths could be linked to poisoning.

Forensic experts work outside a tavern for the death of teenagers in East London, South Africa Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images Forensic experts work outside a tavern for the death of teenagers in East London, South Africa Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images POLICE IN SOUTH Africa were combing a township tavern for evidence today after the mysterious death of 21 teenagers after a night out.

They bore no visible signs of injury, sparking speculation among local officials and politicians that this was a case of under-age drinking that went tragically wrong.“The detectives will be resuming their work at the crime scene today,” regional police spokesman Thembinkosi Kinana told AFP.

 

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Sounds like either poisoned home-brew or carbon monoxide could be to blame?

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