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13-Storey Building Collapses in Eastleigh, Nairobi
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
A 13-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi's Eastleigh area, prompting rescue operations and an investigation into its safety standards.
- A 13-storey building under construction collapsed at 1:00 PM in the Eastleigh commercial hub of Nairobi, Kenya.
- Construction workers noticed structural cracks and evacuated the area minutes before the collapse.
- Rescue operations are underway due to fears that people may be trapped under the debris.
- Authorities are investigating the building's safety standards and quality.
- The building had a construction permit but was not yet officially cleared for occupancy, although shops on the lower floors had already started operating.
- The exact cause of the collapse and the full extent of casualties have not been officially confirmed.
- Police used tear gas to disperse crowds and clear a path for emergency responders following looting at nearby shops.
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