Two-Year-Old Boy Hospitalised After Medication Overdose: Parkgate - KZN

A two-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after allegedly consuming an unknown quantity of antipsychotic medication at his home in Parkgate, Verulam - KZN, this morning (Saturday 14/11/2026).

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received an urgent call for assistance at 11:45 after the child reportedly became ill and began losing consciousness.

According to information received, the child’s grandmother was outside the residence doing laundry when the toddler gained access to medication belonging to an occupant of the house.

Upon returning indoors, she discovered that the child had consumed an unknown number of tablets. The toddler became ill shortly thereafter, prompting his grandmother to contact the RUSA Operations Center for immediate assistance.

The nearest available Reaction Officers were routed to the residence while Paramedics responded.

Upon arrival, Paramedics established that the medication was an antipsychotic drug prescribed to an occupant of the residence. The medication had reportedly been left unattended and was accessible to the child.

The toddler was stabilised at the scene before being expedited to a government hospital for further medical intervention.

The child’s current condition has not been confirmed