20 Oct 2024 | 11:04 AM UTC
Kenya: Authorities responding to building collapse in Nairobi Oct. 20
Crews responding to building collapse in the Kahawa West area of Nairobi, Kenya, as of afternoon of Oct. 20. Disruptions likely.
Emergency crews are responding to the collapse of a seven-storey building in the Kahawa West area of Nairobi. Several people are feared to still be trapped under the debris; casualty figures remain unclear. The cause of the structural collapse is not immediately clear. Officials are likely to issue updates in the coming hours.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence around the incident site over the coming hours. Transport and business disruptions will likely impact the immediate area until the emergency response concludes. Officials may ask individuals nearby to evacuate the area as a precaution.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear and vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials, including any evacuation orders.
