164 houses damaged in Jagersfontein mine dam disaster

The government in the Free State says 164 houses were damaged following the burst of the Jagersfontein mine dam, which flooded the small town of Fauresmith, on Sunday morning. Mine dam waters swept nearby households and roads, leaving three people dead and another missing.

Free State government spokesperson, Palesa Chubisi, says they have identified four sites to erect temporary structures and added that samples of the sludge have been taken for tests to ascertain their risk to human life.

Government says 243 people have been assessed by medical practitioners since the Jagersfontein mine dam disaster.

Doctors say a 20-year-old man showed signs of undetectable illness after he ingested contaminants with the sludge. He has since been placed under observation. Chubisi says a temporary food and clothing bank has been established.

The Red Cross has also delivered 80 mattresses, among others, Gift of the Givers have delivered food, bottled water, blankets, mattresses and hygienic items.

Source: IOL

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