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6 dead, 48 still missing in building collapse in South Africa

CGTN

The death toll from the collapse of a building under construction in South Africa on Monday has increased to six, with 48 still trapped beneath the rubble, authorities said on Tuesday.

The multi-story building collapsed on Monday afternoon in the coastal city of George, located about 400 kilometers east of Cape Town in the Western Cape province. The reasons for the collapse of the building, which included an underground parking garage, are still under investigation.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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