Africa News

At least six dead in Kenya building collapse

Oct 20, 2009, 18:06 GMT

Nairobi - Six people were confirmed dead and at least a dozen were still trapped following a building collapse near the Kenyan capital Nairobi, the Kenyan Red Cross said Tuesday. The Red Cross said in a statement that the five-story building, which was under construction in the town of Kiambu, collapsed on Monday. A security guard told the Red Cross that there was a loud bang when the building cracked, before collapsing. Rescue work was still ongoing Tuesday, although it was not clear how exactly how many people were trapped under the rubble. Some 18 people were injured in the accident. The Red Cross said that some of the trapped construction workers were in contact with friends and relatives, raising hopes that more people could be found alive. There has been no official explanation for the collapse, although heavy rains may have been a contributing factor. Building collapses are not uncommon in Kenya, as contractors cut corners to keep up with a construction boom in and around the capital.

Africa News

At least six dead in Kenya building collapse

On the Web

Your Talkback on this Story

Similar articles

Latest Headlines in Africa

Older Talkback

Like M&C on Facebook

Viral Web

In Monsters and Critics

Corporate

The Fine Print