405 workers accounted for, six dead after collapse of building in Syokimau, Nairobi
A multi-agency emergency response team confirmed the recovery of six bodies following a building collapse in Embakasi South Sub-County, Nairobi. Five people who sustained injuries were rescued for treatment at Scion Hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition. All 405 workers who were at the construction site at the time of the [...] The post 405 workers accounted for, six dead…
Following the collapse of a building in Syokimau, Nairobi, authorities have confirmed the recovery of six bodies, leaving five injured workers in stable condition at Scion Hospital. County Commissioner Were Simiyu confirmed that all 405 workers on the site were located and accounted for. The structure, which was still under construction, caved in on the ninth floor during concreting works, reportedly due to a failure in the formwork.
Police and witnesses recovered three bodies on the morning of the incident, with three more middle-aged males found among the debris later. The emergency response teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collapse, including the possibility of more casualties. This incident raises concerns over construction site safety and compliance with structural standards. The collapse occurred on October 23 and has been under investigation.
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