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Dozens Trapped After Building Collapse In South African City

Rescue operations in progress after workers are trapped in a tunnel collapse, in Uttarkashi

Rescue efforts are currently underway in the city of George, South Africa, following a devastating incident where a multi-storey building under construction collapsed. The tragic event resulted in the loss of three lives, with dozens more individuals remaining trapped beneath the rubble.

According to reports from the municipality of George, twenty-four individuals have been successfully rescued from the site and have been transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. However, a concerning fifty-one people are still trapped within the debris, awaiting rescue.

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