Church Building Collapses in Inanda, Leaving More Than 10 Injured and Several Trapped
A rescue operation is underway in Inanda, north of Durban, after part of a building belonging to the Nazareth Baptist Church (eBuhleni) collapsed on Monday, leaving more than ten people injured and several others trapped beneath the debris.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene as desperate efforts began to reach those believed to be buried under the rubble. Authorities say approximately seven people remain trapped while rescue teams continue working in difficult conditions.
The incident happened at a property belonging to the Nazareth Baptist Church (eBuhleni), commonly known as the Shembe Church, in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. The cause of the collapse has not yet been confirmed, and officials are expected to investigate once the rescue operation has been completed.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as the structure gave way, with emergency personnel quickly securing the area and treating the injured before transporting them to nearby medical facilities.
At least ten people have suffered injuries, although the severity of those injuries has not yet been officially confirmed. Emergency services remain focused on locating and safely removing those still trapped beneath the collapsed structure.
Authorities have urged members of the public to avoid the area while rescue teams continue their work.
This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as emergency officials release more information about the victims, the rescue operation, and the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
