Workers Trapped After 22-Storey Building Collapses in Nairobi
Rescue operations are currently ongoing with at least two workers believed to be trapped under the debris of the Wednesday night incident...
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A 22-storey building under construction partially collapsed in Nairobi’s Westlands area on Wednesday night, trapping at least two workers.
- Two workers remain trapped under the rubble, while two others escaped unhurt.
- The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident and is involved in ongoing rescue efforts.
- This collapse adds to a recent pattern of building failures in Nairobi and nearby areas, highlighting concerns over construction safety.
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