ESS - Health and Safety Services

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10/05/2024

At a media briefing currently underway in George, it was announced that the death toll in the George building disaster has risen to 12 as three more deceased we found in the rubble this morning, 10 May. 41 People are still unaccounted for. The briefing is still underway and more details will follow.

Disaster management advises that there are currently sufficient volunteers on-site, with names recorded on a waiting list. The volunteer and donation response from the George community has been significant and is commended. The public is urged not to respond to any volunteer requests on social media unless formally issued by the Garden Route District Municipality JOC and/or George Municipality.

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07/05/2024

Our prayers go out to all the employees injured, and to those who are still trapped inside the rubble. We pray for the families of the deceased. May our Heavenly Father guide the rescuers and also keep them safe.

This is a very tragic incident.

George Municipality confirms that as of midday, 7 May, a total of six (6) patients have been declared deceased. Twenty-seven (27) patients have been removed from the rubble of the collapsed multi-story construction site at 75 Victoria Street, leaving 48 persons unaccounted for.

75 construction workers were present on the site at the time of the collapse which occurred at 14:09 on Monday 6 May and the rescue operation is now approaching 22 hours as of midday today, 7 May. An update will be issued at 15:00.
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