KwaDukuza – Emergency teams successfully rescued a construction worker who became trapped following a soil collapse at a site on David Place in KwaZulu-Natal.
The incident prompted a coordinated response from Marshall Security, IPSS Rescue and KwaDukuza Fire and Rescue, who worked together to extricate the worker from the debris.
Rescuers managed to free the patient and stabilise him on scene before transporting him to a medical facility for further treatment.
Worker safely extricated after a soil collapse at a construction site in Ballitohttps://t.co/5pQM3a3nWK#ArriveAlive #StructuralCollapse #CrushInjuries @marshall_sec @ConstructionSfy pic.twitter.com/IrvMaMbinp
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“Through a coordinated effort between Marshall Security, IPSS Rescue, and KwaDukuza Fire & Rescue, the patient was safely extricated, stabilised on scene, and transported for further medical care,” constructionsafety.co.za said.
Details surrounding the cause of the collapse were not immediately available.
Authorities have highlighted the role of rapid response and inter-agency coordination in ensuring a successful rescue.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
