ALBERTON – The community of the Meyersdal Eco Estate along with Jurgens Bekker Attorneys will set up a trust for the families of the deceased.
Donations will be accepted from the public and will raise funds for several weeks. Funds will then be distributed among the families of the deceased. Account details will be made available in due time.
This follows the tragedy where seven people lost their lives when a structure at a house in the Estate collapsed. The owner was busy with alterations. It has also been confirmed that there were no approved building plans for the alterations in place.
According to the latest reports seven workers died on site. Emergency Services are still involved in rescue operations and a final report is not yet available.
The Estate said in a release on behalf of the Meyersdal Eco Estate that their prayers are with those affected and their families.
“We conitnue to give our full co-operation to the various emergency services involved in the rescue operation. We are thankful tot he brave men and women involved in the rescue operation.”
