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Search and rescue efforts are under way to locate four people who are unaccounted for at the mining town of Jagersfontein in the Free State where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding.

It’s reported that some houses have collapsed while a sea of mud and water continues to flow into the town.

Residents are being evacuated from their homes while others have already moved to higher lying areas for safety. Emergency Medical Services Spokesperson Sipho Towa says the police diving team and a helicopter has been deployed to assist with search and rescue efforts.CELLPHONE FOOTAGE | Flooding in Free State mining town of Jagersfontein by Oupa Kale:

 

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