Update
GEORGE NEWS - Rescue and recovery efforts have reached day eight (8) following the incident at 75 Victoria Street.
Rescue workers and other role-players have been on site of the collapsed building for 193 hours.
The confirmed statistics for the incident are:
- Total estimated individuals on-site when the incident occurred: 81
- Rescued and recovered: 62
- Of which deceased: 33 (27 males, 6 females)
- Currently hospitalised: 12
- Unaccounted for: 19
Ministerial and other visits
The National Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, will be visiting the area on Thursday, 16 May.
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