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Tragedy Strikes: Two Dead, Dozens Trapped in George Building Collapse In Western Cape

todayMay 7, 2024 7

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Following the collapse of a five-story building under construction along Victoria Street in George, Western Cape, two fatalities have been confirmed. Seventy-five construction workers were present during the incident yesterday afternoon. George Municipality reports that 22 individuals have been rescued and transported to hospitals, with two casualties. A massive rescue operation involving various disaster service units, including police search and rescue teams with sniffer dogs, is underway to extricate the remaining 53 trapped workers.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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