The scene inside the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg. (Supplied)
The floor of the reception area has collapsed at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital apparently trapping several people.
Yassen Theba, who works for a security response company with links to paramedic services, confirmed this to News24 on Thursday afternoon.
Paramedics were on their way to the scene.
SOURCE: News24
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