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Property developer George breaks silence: ‘Buildings are not built with the intention of collapsing’

Property developer George breaks silence: ‘Buildings are not built with the intention of collapsing’

Property developer George breaks silence: ‘Buildings are not built with the intention of collapsing’

Property developer group Neo Victoria Developments said it would cooperate with authorities. (Luc Daniel/News24)

Property developer group Neo Victoria Developments (PTY) Ltd, which was contracted to build the five-storey building which collapsed on Victoria Street, George, on Monday, said the fatal incident was “unfortunate”, but that he would cooperate with the authorities. during the investigation.

Of the 37 people pulled from the rubble, eight died.

According to the authorities, 44 people remain trapped under the heavy rubble.

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