Three contractors’ remains have been found in a collapsed trench in Tshwane’s Capital Park.
On Friday, the contractors were working in a six-meter-deep trench to replace a sewage line when the trench collapsed on them.
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Two men escaped unharmed, while another was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Three men, however, were buried beneath the soil and killed as a result.
Rescue and rescue teams worked all night Friday to recover the bodies.
According to Charles Mabaso of the Tshwane Emergency Services Department, the scene has been handed over to the police for further investigation.
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Mabaso has urged contractors to always prioritise safety.
“Proper evaluation of the stability of the ground should be conducted prior to work being carried out in trenches. An observation of the ground should always be carried out so that workers and everybody working in trenches remains safe during operations.”
