'I saw a person in the air,then boom on floor' - shopper describes how a woman died at Eastgate mall

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'I saw a person in the air,then boom on floor' - shopper describes how a woman died at Eastgate mall.

"While ER24 paramedics responded to the scene immediately and attempted to resuscitate the shopper, she unfortunately passed away as a result of her injuries," the mall tweeted."Eastgate management send their deepest condolences at this time to the family of the deceased. The food court and entrance 5 have been temporarily closed off to the public to allow for the investigation to be completed.

Meanwhile, shoppers took to social media to express their horror at the incident. Some have speculated that it was not an accident. I’m so sorry for you and all the kiddies who also saw it. It’s a terrible thing, I prayed so hard when I saw her lying there. Life is so precious ???like all i saw is a person in the air n then boom on the floor likeit was tragic i even had to leave the kiosk and runaway cause wow?????

 

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