A newborn baby girl was found dead in a bin near the Durban port on Thursday.
Paramedics were dispatched to Margaret Mncadi Avenue - formerly known as the Esplanade - after receiving a report of the dumped baby.
Rescue Care’s Garrith Jamieson said the baby girl was found wrapped in plastic‚ in a dustbin located outside The Gables apartment block.
“On arrival bystanders showed paramedics where the baby was. Paramedics assessed the baby; unfortunately she had passed away. The baby was declared dead on the scene.”
Jamieson said police would investigate the incident.
