Search and Rescue operation in George

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape
 

GEORGE – A multidisciplinary search and rescue operation is underway at Victoria Street, George where a building under construction collapsed on Monday, 06 May 2024.

Reports available from the scene reveals that 27 victims were retrieved.  A total of six victims sustained multiple injuries and they were declared dead by medical personnel. All the other victims were taken to nearby medical facilities for medical care.

Meanwhile, a team of SAPS K9 Search and Rescue as well as Western Cape Policing and Diving services members from Cape Town joined various police units already deployed to assist with the search and rescue operation.

George police opened an inquest docket for further police investigation.

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Sergeant Christopher Spies
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