SA extends condolences to Iran following building collapse

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Pretoria - The South African government has conveyed condolences to Iran following the collapse of the historic Plasco Building on Thursday.

“The South African Government extends its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident and further wishes the injured a speedy recovery,” the Department of International Relations and Cooperation said on Saturday.

The 17-story commercial building in the Iranian capital, Tehran collapsed after it caught fire on Thursday leaving over 70 people dead and scores injured.

It is estimated that 50 to 100 others, including some shop owners and firefighters, remain trapped under the rubble. - SAnews.gov.za