Durban [South Korea], May 10 (ANI): A person was killed on Thursday at a mosque in Verulam near Durban in South Africa when three armed men slit the throats of three worshippers.

The paramedics are reportedly attending to the wounded.

It is being reported that the attackers, who have fled, are three Egyptian nationals, however, it is yet to be officially confirmed.

A section of the mosque was set ablaze, according to several media reports.

The motive for the attack is still unknown.

An investigation is underway.

More details are awaited.(ANI)

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