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Death toll in South African building collapse rises to 24

The death toll from a building collapse in South Africa’s city of George has risen to 24, with 28 people still trapped under the rubble.

Efforts are ongoing to rescue and recover those trapped, including 19-year-old Florence Kawunga, a cleaner at the site.

81 people were inside the partially-constructed, five-storey building when it collapsed.

Of the 29 survivors rescued, 13 remain hospitalized.

The cause of the collapse is under investigation.

Rescue efforts involve 200 people, sniffer dogs, and heavy lifting equipment.

Building Collapse in South Africa: Death Toll Reaches 24

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