Two dead, 50 still trapped under rubble in George

GEORGE - Tragically two people died after being rescued from a building collapse in George in the Western Cape.

Rescue workers are this hour, working hard to reach workers trapped under a 5-storey building that collapsed on Monday afternoon.

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It is believed that about 50 more people are still under the rubble.

Emergency services, authorities as well as search and rescue are on scene as the search is believed to continue throughout the night.

George Mayor, Leon Van Wyk, spoke to the eNCA.