Tall building collapses in Nairobi with many feared trapped

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in Nairobi's Eastleigh commercial area with many people feared trapped beneath the rubble.

A multi-storey building under construction collapsed on Friday in Nairobi's Eastleigh area, a busy commercial district crowded with thousands of traders and residents. Nairobi police chief Issa Mohamud said the building had more than 10 floors. Many people are feared trapped beneath the rubble.

Rescue operations faced disruption when police fired tear gas at people who had begun looting neighbouring shops. Officers sought to clear the area to provide access for emergency response teams. The Kenya Red Cross said its teams were on their way and urged people at the site to give responders space to work safely.

Building collapses are a recurring problem in Nairobi. County officials responsible for issuing building permits have been accused of failing to conduct adequate inspections to ensure developers comply with safety guidelines and construction standards.

How it is being reported

• Many feared trapped as a tall building collapses in KenyaA multi-story building has collapsed in a busy commercial area of Kenya’s capital, and many people could be trapped beneath the rubble.Clickorlando · 23 Oct, 14:11
• Many feared trapped as a tall building collapses in KenyaA multi-story building has collapsed in a busy commercial area of Kenya’s capital, and many people could be trapped beneath the rubble.News4Jax · 23 Oct, 14:11

In this story: Kenya · Nairobi · Eastleigh · Issa Mohamud · Kenya Red Cross

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