Two people are still trapped under the collapsed temporary scaffolding structure, used as a bridge for cyclists and pedestrians in Sandton.
Johannesburg mayor Parks Tau confirmed on Wednesday evening that two people lost their lives and while two other people are still trapped under collapsed bridge.
21 injuries have been reported so far.
"Two people are still trapped and they can still be saved. We hope to be able to save those lives," he said.
Tau said that they have appointed an independent company to handle investigations on behalf of the metro.
He also said that this is an unfortunate incident that the metro has experienced in the recent years.
Two still trapped under collapsed bridge structure
Two people are still trapped under the collapsed temporary scaffolding structure, used as a bridge for cyclists and pedestrians in Sandton.
Johannesburg mayor Parks Tau confirmed on Wednesday evening that two people lost their lives and while two other people are still trapped under collapsed bridge.
21 injuries have been reported so far.
"Two people are still trapped and they can still be saved. We hope to be able to save those lives," he said.
Tau said that they have appointed an independent company to handle investigations on behalf of the metro.
He also said that this is an unfortunate incident that the metro has experienced in the recent years.
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