George building collapse death toll rises to 19
George Municipality officials confirmed the latest figure on Sunday afternoon.
The site of the building collapse in George, in the Western Cape on 12 May 2024. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News
CAPE TOWN - The death toll from the George building collapse has risen to 19.
George Municipality officials confirmed the latest figure on Sunday afternoon.
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They also confirmed that 33 of the estimated 81 construction workers who were on site when the five-storey building collapsed last Monday were still unaccounted for.
Fourteen of the rescued workers have been hospitalised.
Police Minister Bheki Cele was also present at the site on Sunday. After being briefed by officials, he visited the families of the victims where he offered his support.
Rescue efforts, which are continuing, have passed the 145-hour mark.