Several contractors have been trapped after a sandbank collapsed on them at a construction site in Ballito, with rescue services on-site tending to the injured and assessing the scale of the operation.
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A tragic incident occurred at a construction site in Ballito, where a sand bank collapsed, trapping several contractors.
The collapse happened earlier today, prompting an immediate response from local rescue services.
Emergency teams, including IPSS Medical Rescue, arrived quickly to tend to the injured and assess the situation.
As the operation is ongoing, the exact number of trapped individuals is yet to be determined, but efforts are being made to locate and rescue them as swiftly as possible.
This incident marks the second construction site disaster in South Africa within the last ten days.
The recent George building collapse resulted in 33 confirmed deaths, with rescue operations concluding only a few days ago.
What is the latest death toll?
IPSS Medical Rescue has confirmed that three people have died in the collapse so far.
The identities of the deceased have not been released as authorities work to notify their families.
Rescue teams are continuing to search for any additional survivors or casualties.
The extent of injuries among the rescued individuals has not yet been fully disclosed, but medical teams are providing necessary care on-site.
This is a developing story.