- Nine people have already died due to the collapse of a multi-storied building under construction
- Rescue operations are in full swing at the spot for the last four days
- Hopes are fading for the survival of 44 laborers buried in the debris
Four days ago in South Africa, a high-rise building under construction suddenly collapsed. However, 44 laborers were buried alive in the debris of this building so the hope that they are still alive is fading day by day. A five-storey building suddenly collapsed on Monday afternoon in George, South Africa. According to officials, the most challenging task for rescue workers to search for survivors is to remove thousands of tons of debris with the help of heavy machinery. However, even after four days, no trace of the people buried in the rubble has been found.
The death toll in the building disaster has risen to nine
According to the Sarkawi administration, one laborer died during treatment at the hospital, taking the death toll to nine. He said that out of the 28 workers who have been pulled out of the debris so far, the condition of 21 is critical. or their injury is greater. According to officials, George town is located 400 kilometers away from the capital Cape Town. Officials in the city of George fear the death toll could rise to more than 50.
New information came to light
Debris removal by a large machine is going on in full swing at the scene. The rescue team is engaged in continuous efforts. The entire administration of the city is deployed at the site of the accident. However, no survivors have been recovered from the debris since Wednesday. The city administration has increased the number of missing persons to 44 from 38. Because, previously, the number of laborers present at the construction site was estimated. According to new information, 81 laborers were working in the building when the building collapsed. Earlier officials had said that there were 75 laborers there. However, despite four days, the rescue operation is in full swing.
