At least five killed, dozens trapped in building collapse in South Africa


  • World
  • Tuesday, 07 May 2024

A rescue worker removes rubble from the site where construction workers are trapped under a building that collapsed in George, South Africa May 7, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

GEORGE, South Africa (Reuters) -Rescuers searched through the debris of a multi-storey building collapse in the South African city of George early on Tuesday that has left at least five people dead and dozens still trapped.

President Cyril Ramaphosa offered his condolences to the families of the deceased and called for an investigation.

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