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| Date | 6 May 2024 |
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| Time | (SAST) |
| Venue | NEO Victoria |
| Location | 75 Victoria St, Dormehls Drift, George, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°57′42.0″S22°27′11.8″E / 33.961667°S 22.453278°E |
| Deaths | 34 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 16 |
On 6 May 2024, an apartment building collapsed while under construction in George, South Africa, resulting in 34 deaths. [1] [2] [3]
Thirty-four construction workers were killed in the collapse or died later as a result of their injuries. Sixty-two people were on site at the time of the collapse, many of whom were rescued alive in a 10-day rescue and recovery operation. [1] [4] [5] The last survivor Gabriel Guambe was rescued on Friday 10 May after 5 days (118 hours) trapped under the rubble. [6]
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The collapse was being investigated by a number of government entities.
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