Three workers die, 12 injured in chemical incident on George farm

On October 14, 2026, three farm workers died and twelve others were injured after being exposed to a toxic substance while cleaning a fertiliser tank near Herold’s Bay, George. The incident occurred around 1:30 PM as workers were cleaning a large storage tank containing chemicals including phosphoric acid. Police have launched an investigation, and the injured were taken to a medical facility, with one in critical condition. The exact cause and circumstances are still under investigation.