Twelve-storey construction tower collapses in Nairobi, rescuers scramble
A 12-storey building under construction in Nairobi's Eastleigh district collapsed on Friday, and emergency crews are working at the site amid reports of people possibly trapped.
The structure, located on the ground floor of a development in Eastleigh, gave way on Friday, prompting a rapid response from rescue teams. Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja's office confirmed that there were indications that individuals might be buried under the debris. Officials have not yet identified the cause of the failure. A crowd gathered as an excavator began clearing rubble, while authorities continue to assess the situation.
Why it matters
The collapse raises safety concerns for Nairobi's fast-growing construction sector and could affect many residents.
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