The death toll of the George Building Collapse has risen to 12. Three more bodies were recovered on Friday morning as the rescue mission continues
According to the Western Cape officials, it has been confirmed that at least 81 people were on the site at the time of the collapseThe death toll has gone up to 12 as of Thursday as the emergency response to the building collapse tragedy in Victoria Street in George continues. Images: Twitter/ @SAPoliceServiceofficials, the death toll at the George building collapse has risen to 12 as of 10 May at 1 pm.
As the community mourns this loss, the search and rescue efforts persist, now spanning 88 hours since the initial collapse.Fifteen individuals remain in critical condition, while six others are grappling with life-threatening injuries. Additionally, seven survivors have sustained minor injuries, underscoring the severity of the collapse and its impact on those involved.
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