Mr Mike Elliot, who’s at the lead of the rescue, has informed\u00a0www.mobserver.co.za<\/b>\u00a0that the rescue teams are awaiting technicians from Johannesburg to come and repair the generator before operations can commence.<\/p>\n
New information about the discovery of seven more bodies within the shaft have been confirmed.<\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong>\u00a0Number of trapped people in mineshaft increases<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Mr Elliot disclosed that the intitial descent of recue teams allowed for the discovery. The bodies are roughly 1.5 kms underground from the shaft entrance and proto teams had made significant progress until the generator failed.<\/p>\n He confirmed that the risk of an explosion is still a concern and that rescue teams will, under no circumstances, enter the shaft until ventilation has been restored.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Parents frustrated by a lack of space in Middelburg schools<\/a><\/p>\n Traffic officers to appear in court for corruption<\/a><\/p>\n #TrafficAlert: Two dead in Kranspoort accidents<\/a><\/p>\n VIDEO: Two perish after truck jack-knifes<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Save our standby number (072 248 3855) and send us a WhatsApp message with the words \u201cAdd me\u201d to be added to our broadcast list.<\/p>\n \u2022 Like us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, follow us on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Subscribe to our\u00a0YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\nAlso read:<\/h3>\n
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