Emergency teams are still working to extricate workers from the rubble in George. Here is the latest from the scene.
Emergency teams are still busy with the rescue mission. The disaster saw the deployment of 111 emergency and disaster personnel working on-site through the nightThe municipality has closed its main building as a safety precaution until further notice. Gift of the Givers has sent sniffer dogs overnight to help with search efforts.
The municipality has opened the foyer of the main municipal hall to accommodate family members of the construction team who were onsite at the time of the incident. The municipality will provide the relatives with the necessary assistance and support.
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