THREE people, including a child, died after a double-storey building collapsed in Doornkop, Joburg in the early hours of Sunday morning, 28 December.
Joburg Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rushed to the scene at about 3am after receiving reports of a building collapse.
EMS spokeswoman, Xolile Khumalo said rescuers found several people trapped under rubble when they arrived.
"Upon arrival, it was confirmed that six people were inside the building at the time of collapse and three were trapped beneath the rubble," said Khumalo.
She said rescue teams worked urgently to free the trapped victims, one of the patients was critically injured.
"One patient sustained critical injuries and required immediate life-saving medical intervention following extrication, while another victim was seriously hurt and needed urgent medical attention," she said.
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Khumalo said a third patient escaped with minor injuries, remained stable after assessment on scene, and was transported for further evaluation.
All the injured were taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
"Patients transported to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital include an adult female with serious injuries, an adult female with minor injuries and a child with minor injuries," said Khumalo.
Sadly, not everyone survived.
"Tragically, three lives were lost in this incident, two adult females and one child," said Khumalo.
EMS extended condolences to the affected families. Khumalo added that the incident has been handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation into what caused the collapse.
