Two hurt in construction site collapse in Newlands East

Two hurt in construction site collapse in Newlands East

Two people have been hurt in a structural collapse in Newlands East, north of Durban.  

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The construction workers had been busy at a property in Marble Ray Drive when the incident occurred.  

It's not clear what caused the collapse at this stage. 

Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson says the workers are receiving treatment.

"Paramedics arrived on scene to find that two people have been injured. They are currently being treated and will be transported to a nearby hospital for the further care that's required. 

"SAPS is on scene and will be doing a full investigation to the events leading to the construction falling," he says.   

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