Meyersdal death toll rises to nine

Since the last update, nine people are reported to have died after a building collapsed in Meyersdal.

MEYERSDAL – According to Santi Steinmann, Media Liaison Officer of Netcare 911, “The death toll has now risen to nine people who have lost their lives.” She added, “Nine people have been treated on scene and transported to hospital for further medical care.”

Earlier today the RECORD reported, “Paramedics and other services are currently on the scene in Meyersdal Eco Estate, Alberton after a building collapsed.

“Upon their arrival on scene they found multiple people were injured after a house that is currently being built collapsed on top of the people.”