Apartment building collapse in George explained
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| Timezone: | SAST |
| Venue: | NEO Victoria |
| Location: | 75 Victoria St, Dormehls Drift, George, South Africa |
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| Reported Deaths: | 34 |
| Reported Injuries: | 16 |
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On 6 May 2024, an apartment building collapsed while under construction in George, South Africa, resulting in 34 deaths.[1] [2] [3]
Casualties
Thirty-four construction workers were killed in the collapse or died later as a result of their injuries. Sixty-two people were on site at the time of the collapse, many of whom were rescued alive in a ten-day rescue and recovery operation.[1] [4] [5] The last survivor Gabriel Guambe was rescued on Friday 10 May after 5 days (118 hours) trapped under the rubble.[6]
Survivors
- Delvin Safers
- Gabriel Guambe
- Moses Malala
Background
In August 2020, Erf 15098 was sold for million to Pacific Breeze Trading 91. In March 2021, the owners of the land applied for amendments to the building; an increase from 4 to 5 storeys and inclusion of 66 parking bays in an underground basement parking lot. The developer, Neo Trend Group Ice Projects, submitted its final plans in December 2022; it had been approved in July 2023.[7] On 14 March 2024, plans for the building were signed off for.[8]
Investigation into collapse
The collapse is being investigated by a number of government entities.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Update on Building Collapse Site in George, Western Cape – South Africa. George Municipality. 17 May 2024.
- Web site: 2024-05-11 . George building collapse Survivor found in rubble - eNCA . 2024-05-11 . www.enca.com . en.
- Web site: Luvhengo. Phathu . George building collapse: Death toll rises to 9 as hospitalised victim dies . 2024-05-10 . TimesLIVE . en-ZA.
- News: 2024-05-07 . George building collapse: Trapped South African man texting family . 2024-05-09 . en-GB.
- Web site: Ludidi . Tamsin Metelerkamp and Velani . 2024-05-08 . With 38 still missing, George building rescuers switch to large machinery . 2024-05-09 . Daily Maverick . en.
- Web site: Special Update on Building Collapse Site – Survivor speaks. George Municipality. 11 May 2024.
- Web site: Thamm . Marianne . 2024-05-07 . What is known about Erf 15098, George, site of the deadly building collapse . https://archive.today/20240508105313/https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-05-07-what-is-known-about-erf-15098-victoria-street-in-george-the-site-of-the-deadly-building-collapse/ . 2024-05-08 . 2024-05-13 . Daily Maverick . en.
- Web site: Thamm . Marianne . 2024-05-09 . Engineer who signed George building plans reported missing, later found . https://archive.today/20240509220936/https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-05-09-consulting-engineer-who-signed-off-plans-for-collapsed-george-building-reported-missing-later-found/ . 2024-05-09 . 2024-05-13 . Daily Maverick . en.
