Four dead, 51 still missing after George building collapse
In an update early on Tuesday morning, the George Municipality confirmed that four people had been declared dead, while another 20 had been rescued. The construction site collapsed on Monday afternoon.Four bodies have been pulled from the rubble after a building collapsed in George in the Western Cape on Monday.
Multiple disaster service personnel, including police Search and Rescue teams with sniffer dogs, are currently involved in a rescue operation to retrieve the trapped construction workers. The municipality said that Victoria Street remains closed for access at the York Street intersection, as well as midway down the street. The Victoria Street gate to the George Municipal Building is not accessible to pedestrians or vehicles.
"We thank everyone who has volunteered of their time or provided sustenance to the rescue personnel. We continue to keep the families, friends and colleagues of those involved in this tragedy in our thoughts and prayers," she said. Premier Alan Winde said:"All the necessary support has been offered to emergency personnel to expedite their response. At the moment, officials are focused on saving lives. This is our top priority at this stage."
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