Two bodies recovered from under collapsed wall in KwaMashu

Two bodies recovered from under collapsed wall in KwaMashu

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two people, who were crushed when a wall collapsed in KwaMashu.

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Nushera Soodyal

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two people, who were crushed when a wall collapsed in KwaMashu.


 It came down last night when heavy rains lashed parts of Durban. 


Durban Metro Police say search and rescue teams aren't sure how many others are trapped in the rubble. 


Spokesperson, Parboo Sewpersad says medics and police were kept busy overnight.

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Nushera Soodyal


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"The Durban Metro police attended to more than 50 callouts last night for accidents, flooding and various issues affecting motorists. They also attended to some freak accidents on the roadway. 



"Don't drive in the rain of you feel unsafe to do so wait for the rain to stop until it gets lighter or eased off." 



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