George: Another survivor found in rubble of collapsed building

George: Another survivor found in rubble of collapsed building

Authorities in the Western Cape say a survivor has been located in the collapsed George Building.

George building collapse rescuers
Herman Pieters, GRDM Communications

The man who has yet to be identified is in contact  with emergency teams. 


" We are putting in a camera in there with a light and we are asking him if he can see the light. He is in contact with us, we don't know what hos condition is so we are full of hope that are going to recover him alive." 


READ: WC government starts probe into George building collapse


The Southern Cape building was under construction when it collapsed on Monday, trapping 81 workers under the rubble.

 

The death toll currently stands at 13  with 28 people injured and 39 others still trapped in the wreckage.


Police say they've begun a probe into the tragedy.


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