Eight people have been taken to hospital following a structural collapse at Ebuhleni Village in Inanda, north of Durban, as emergency teams continue searching the scene.
Rescue operations remain under way amid concerns that additional people could still be trapped beneath the rubble.
Inanda Structural Collapse Leaves Eight People Injured
Emergency services were dispatched after reports that a structure had collapsed at Ebuhleni Village on Monday.
Initial information suggested that 10 people had been injured, while another seven were believed to be trapped beneath rubble and sand.
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Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of people involved as rescue efforts continue.
Rescue Teams Search Rubble At Ebuhleni Village
eThekwini Fire and Emergency Services are leading the rescue operation at the scene, assisted by multiple emergency response teams.
Excavators, along with manual digging equipment, are being used to search through the debris for anyone who may still be trapped.
Emergency officials are continuing to assess the situation while rescue efforts remain ongoing.
ALS Paramedics Confirm Eight Hospitalisations After Inanda Collapse
ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson confirmed that eight people had already been transported to hospital before ambulance crews arrived at the scene.
“ALS Paramedics are in attendance of a building that collapse at Ebuhleni village in Inanda area, north of Durban. Initial reports were that a structure had collapse leaving multiple people trapped below rubble and sand.
“Paramedics from multiple ambulance services together with eThekwini fire dept and search and rescue are in attendance and we can confirm eight people have been rushed to hospital prior to ambulance services actually arriving.
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“At this stage it is unknown if people are trapped underneath rubble and sand. However, eThekwini municipality are using excavators and spades to confirm but further updates will follow.”
Emergency responders remain at the site as the search continues, with authorities expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available.
