George building collapse: 47 still trapped as rescue efforts pass the 24-hour mark

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George building collapse: 47 still trapped as rescue efforts pass the 24-hour mark
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George building collapse: 47 still trapped as rescue efforts pass the 24-hour mark - Winde

Emergency workers are racing against time to rescue 47 people who are still unaccounted for following the collapse of the five-story building under construction at a site in George.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.

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