Police Cordons Off Kisumu Building Site After Eight Injured
According to the Kenya Red Cross, the building tilted, prompting occupants to flee the structure.
Kisumu, Kenya – On September 21, a building under construction in the Mamboleo area of Kisumu came to an unusual tilt, resulting in eight people being injured. The Kenya Red Cross reported that the occupants swiftly evacuated the six-storey structure, with officers from the Kenya Red Cross and other agencies providing immediate assistance to the injured.
Six individuals were stabilized at the site, while two others with critical injuries were swiftly transferred to a nearby hospital for further medical attention. Despite not collapsing, the building was securely stabilized by a neighboring structure. Authorities have cordoned off the area, with the National Construction Authority (NCA) on site evaluating the situation and determining the next steps.
The cause of the tilt remains unknown, and the safety of residents is being prioritized as the investigation unfolds.
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