In the Kenyan capital Nairobi, on the afternoon of October 23, a tall multi-story building that was still under construction collapsed, writes the BBC.
Videos show how the lower floor first collapsed, followed by the entire structure. A cloud of dust rose over the adjacent streets. The building reportedly had 18 floors.
Dozens of construction workers were on the upper floors at the time of the collapse. Part of the facade was still surrounded by scaffolding.
Kipchumba Murkomen, a representative of Kenya's Ministry of Interior, reported that of the 67 construction workers in the building, 66 were able to exit without injuries. Another worker sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
At least 7 people are reported missing after the incident. It is believed that the missing people might have been in shops near the building's foundation. According to officials, 11 shops were already operating on the lower floors. Reports later emerged that two people were found alive, while five are still being sought.
Rescuers are working in the Eastleigh area, where the concrete slabs of the collapsed building lie one on top of another. To reach people who might be under the rubble, they are cutting through metal structures.
According to the Daily Nation newspaper, rescuers have stopped clearing the rubble with excavators. There are fears that the use of heavy machinery could cut off air access to people trapped under the debris.
Kenya's National Construction Authority reported that it has identified the developer company, as well as the architect and structural engineer who worked on the project. However, the agency did not specify whether construction site inspections were carried out before the collapse.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told local media that the building's owners did not have the necessary documents for its use. He called for expanding the powers of local authorities so they can more strictly punish developers who fail to comply with approved designs and safety standards.
Building collapses in Nairobi are not uncommon. Among the main causes of such incidents are usually cited poor construction quality and planning violations.
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