George building collapse: Death toll rises to two, 53 construction workers trapped in rubble
Emergency personnel at the site where a building collapsed leaving 75 construction workers trapped in the rubble.
The death toll in the collapse of a five-storey building under construction along Victoria Street in George has risen to two, with 53 people still trapped in the rubble. George municipal spokesperson Chantel Edwards-Klose said the two workers were certified dead at the scene.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
Should the Proteas pick Faf du Plessis for the T20 World Cup in West Indies and the United States in June?Yes! Faf still has a lot to give ...
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
George motorcyclist’s death: Police warn about sharing videoA horrific video of the scene where a man lost his life on the Outeniqua Pass is being circulated on social media platforms.
Read more »
‘Prophesied his death’: Did Kagiso Ramoshai predict his death?'The power of the tongue': A video of Kagiso 'Pope' Ramoshai had people convinced he knew his time was near and how he would pass away.
Read more »
George building: 53 still trapped under rubble, 22 hospitalised though two succumbed to injuries75 workers were in the building when it collapsed on Monday afternoon, with only 22 rescued. Two of these have sadly succumbed to injuries.
Read more »
Videos and photos: 2 dead, 20 rescued in George building collapseFifty-three of the 75 construction workers who were confirmed to be on-site are yet to be accounted for.
Read more »
George building collapse update: Workers trapped in building rubbleEmergency workers are racing against time to free people from a collapsed building in the Western Cape.
Read more »
Emergency services respond to 5-storey building collapse in GeorgeEmergency services are on the scene in an effort to rescue 'multiple patients' believed to be trapped in rubble after a five-story building collapsed in George on Monday afternoon.
Read more »