Update Video
GEORGE NEWS & VIDEO - George Municipality confirms that as of 07:15 this morning, 7 May, a total of five (5) patients have been declared deceased.
Twenty-five (25) patients have been removed from the rubble of the collapsed multi-story construction site at 75 Victoria Street, leaving forty-nine (49) persons unaccounted for.
An update will be issued at 09:00, 7 May.
Note: Should any member of the public wish to provide drinking water, Lucozade, wine gums, or any food for the emergency services while they are on site – kindly deliver to the tent site via Ivy Street at 79 Victoria St, Delplan Consulting which is being manned by Gift of the Givers and Herman Pienaar of LoveGeorge.
For enquiries to give please contact: Gift of the Givers: Mario Ferreira (082 490 2752) and Herman Pienaar (082 829 6428)
VIDEO: The crane operator removing scaffolding at the scene while emergency workers can be seen continuing their. delicate rescue operation just behind the crane arm.
Video: George Herald
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