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Rescue Efforts Continue For Collapsed South African Building

A survivor is bought to the surface at the scene of a building collapse in the city of George, about 400 kilometers (250 miles) east of Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Rescue teams tryi

Nearly 40 construction workers remain missing after a building collapsed in George, South Africa on Monday. The incident occurred at an unfinished five-story apartment complex, where seven workers have tragically lost their lives. Rescue teams have been tirelessly searching for survivors for the past three days amidst the rubble of concrete and metal scaffolding.

Authorities have provided updates on the injured, revealing that 16 of the 29 rescued individuals are in critical condition, with six facing life-threatening injuries. The search and rescue operation has mobilized over 200 personnel, including specialized teams from various locations, who are utilizing sniffer dogs and advanced equipment to locate survivors.

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