KwaZulu-Natal Chief Pathologist Dr. Sibusiso Ntsele has questioned why former ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli was not transferred to a specialized hospital as his injuries required high quality medical attention.
Ntsele is testifying in the reopened inquest into Luthulis death.
The initial inquest which is being challenged suggests that Luthuli who died in 1967 was reportedly hit by a goods train in Groutville.
Ntseles testimony correlate with that of Luthulis grandson Mthunzi who raised similar concerns.
The court heard that Luthuli was admitted to Stanger Hospital which is less than an hour from King Edward Hospital which was equipped with highly experienced neurologists.