A building collapse in George, Western Cape, claimed four lives while leaving over 20 severely injured. Emergency responders, including search-and-rescue teams with sniffer dogs, are tirelessly working to rescue the remaining 51 trapped individuals from the rubble of the multi-storey construction site on Victoria Street.
The area remains closed to the public to facilitate rescue efforts, with municipal authorities expressing gratitude for volunteer support. The provincial government is closely monitoring the situation, prioritizing life-saving efforts and urging the public to avoid the site to ensure emergency personnel can work safely and effectively.
An apartment block still under construction collapsed in George on Monday afternoon, trapping dozens of people under the rubble. Scaffolding can be seen of a building in George that collapsed on Monday night. This is as close as we could get because the area was cordoned off., representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
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