A 12-year-old girl from Azaadville has died following a shooting incident during a qurbani event in Fouriesburg, Free State, after a bull reportedly escaped. Authorities are investigating.

A 12-year-old girl from Azaadville has died after she was allegedly struck by a bullet during a qurbani incident, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

According to information released following the incident, the tragedy occurred at the Jabadus Salaam premises.

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Reports indicate that a bull escaped during the qurbani process. While workers were attempting to put the animal down, it was shot with a rifle, but the shot was unsuccessful. During the ensuing confusion, the manager allegedly drew a firearm and fired several shots.