Spring tide damage: Woman dies after waves crash into George car park, another dangerous surge expected

One person died after being rushed to hospital following a storm surge in George.

A number of beaches across the Western Cape, particularly Gordon's Bay, Stilbaai, Mossel Bay, and Three Anchor Bay in Cape Town had to be closed following the spring tide across the coastline.According to the National Sea Rescue Institute , businesses affected by the spring high tide include The Brass Bell restaurant in Kalk Bay, as well as extensive damage in George, and along the Southern Cape coastline.

"Preliminary feedback is that some houses were damaged, as well as sand and debris left in roadways," she said.High swells caused havoc in areas within the Hessequa Municipality.SuppliedPHOTO: Supplied/Mossel Bay Municipality Meanwhile, in the Eastern Cape, the N2 highway between the Gqeberha CBD and Bluewater Bay was reopened for traffic on Saturday evening.

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