IMAGES from the scene resemble an earthquake in faraway countries: clouds of dust billowing into the sky, piles of rubble and twisted iron lying scattered across the landscape, and weary rescue teams weaving through the wreckage in a desperate search for life. Yet this disaster happened right here at home, in the centre of the pretty Garden Route town of George – and the magnitude of the tragedy left the nation stunned.
At the time of going to print, 32 people had perished, 12 were in hospital and 20 were still unaccounted for.
The community has rallied together in the wake of the tragedy, with volunteers and local businesses providing support
