5 DEAD, DOZENS TRAPPED IN SOUTH AFRICA BUILDING COLLAPSE
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After a five-story apartment building that was under construction fell on Monday, killing five people and trapping at least fifty more, rescuers in South Africa are looking for survivors.
Despite the fact that many more workers were present when the building collapsed, officials in the Western Cape province’s George city report that 26 individuals have been extracted from the debris and transported to hospitals.
As the structure collapsed, a massive cloud of dust was visible in neighboring video footage.
However, an inquiry is underway to determine the cause.
Emergency workers have been taking turns to work the small site, removing concrete blocks and debris by hand.
The site has been cordoned off from the public. But there are still many people standing around the perimeter in shock and disbelief.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his thoughts were with the families of people who died in the incident and called for the investigation to “bring closure to the community and prevent a repeat of this disaster.”
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The city’s mayor, Ald Van Wyk, said his thoughts were also with the families, “and all those affected who continue to wait for word of their loved ones.”
Heavy lifting equipment and sniffer dogs have been brought in to assist rescue efforts.
Overnight, more than 100 rescuers with sniffer dogs worked to locate those trapped in the building. Heavy lifting equipment was used to assist the operation.
Officials said they had been able to establish contact with some of those under the rubble. There were thought to be at least 75 workers on the site when the collapse happened.
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