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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Rescue workers leading the search for construction workers trapped in a collapsed building in George have changed gears.<\/p>\n

After officials revised the initial count of artisans on site on Monday, it\u2019s been confirmed 81 people were working on the apartment complex when it folded.<\/p>\n

The previous reported figure was 75.<\/p>\n

This means, 44 workers remain unaccounted for.<\/p>\n

The marathon effort has reached a critical stage and rescue workers cannot afford to be loose with the details.<\/p>\n

“The stage we\u2019re in now is long and difficult. We are in a phase now of rescue equipment to demolition equipment. That doesn\u2019t mean we have to change from rescue to recovery, but we have to change the equipment. It\u2019s going to be a slow and careful job; it\u2019ll take many hours.”<\/p>\n

Rescue efforts have continued overnight.<\/p>\n

Teams say they remain committed to the first 72 hours staying in rescue mode – whereafter it becomes a recovery mission.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. Rescue workers leading the search for construction workers trapped in a collapsed building in George have changed gears. After officials revised the initial count of artisans on site on Monday, it\u2019s been confirmed 81 people were working on the apartment complex when it folded. The previous reported figure was 75. 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