Many Feared Trapped As Multi-Storey Building Collapses In Kenya
A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving several people trapped in the rubble. Rescue efforts are currently underway, though they are hampered by a lack of heavy equipment and the instability of the site.
Why it matters
Building collapses in rapidly urbanizing areas highlight critical issues regarding construction safety standards and regulatory oversight.
Many people were feared trapped as a tall building collapsed Friday in Kenya's capital, leaving a huge mound of concrete and more than a dozen floors stacked like pancakes, with little space between them.The building was under construction when it collapsed at about 1 p.m. along a busy commercial street in Nairobi's Eastleigh area, which is often crowded with thousands of traders and residents.Nairobi police chief Issa Mohamud said the building had more than 10 upper floors under construction. Rescue operations were complicated, with police firing tear gas at people who had begun looting neighbouring shops, as officers sought to clear the area and provide access to emergency response teams.Joseph Kaula made it out just in time.
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