Read more
Jagersfontein Dam burst: three reported dead, homes swept away
Developing story: Residents evacuated as dam wall burst causing flooding and mudslides. EMS on the scene.
Jagersfontein Dam burst: three reported dead. Picture – Jagersfontein community.
Emergency and Medical Services are responding to a mudslide incident in Jagersfontein.
It’s understood that a dam wall burst, which caused a mudslide near the local community.
The road entering Jagersfontein from Bloemfontein is completely flooded by mud.
At present one person has been reported missing and seven were rescued from the mudslide.
The SABC reports that three people have since died as a result of homes that were swept away.
The community is currently vacating houses nearby the damage.
The department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s Nathi Shabangu said its inspectors are currently en route to the site.
More updates will follow as events unfold.
This is a developing story.
NOW READ: Jagersfontein Dam burst: three reported dead, homes swept away
