Two bodies recovered from under collapsed wall in KwaMashu
Updated | By Nomfundo Ngcobo
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two people, who were crushed when a wall collapsed in KwaMashu.
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.
#KwaMashuWallCollapse We are in #KwaMashu where and search and rescue operation is underway. It’s understood that a mudslide lead to a wall collapse. The wall collapsed on two homes. At this stage, we understand that two people are stuck underneath the rubble @ECR_Newswatch pic.twitter.com/G4ntpVm0cJ
— Nushera Soodyal (@nushera) February 25, 2021
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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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