Six dead as building partially collapses along Syokimau SGR Access Road
At least six people died following the partial collapse of a building along the SGR Syokimau access road in Nairobi County. The structure was under construction when it caved in on Friday morning, officials said. The incident occurred on the ninth floor of the building during concreting works after a reported failure of the formwork, [...] The post Six dead as building partially collapses along…
A building under construction in Syokimau, Machakos County, Kenya, collapsed on Friday morning, resulting in three deaths and the rescue of five individuals. The Kenya Red Cross dispatched its response team to the scene alongside other emergency partners for search and rescue efforts. The Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team was also activated to assist in the ongoing operation.
The collapse took place near the Argile Hotel on the Syokimau SGR access road at approximately 9am during concreting works. Preliminary reports suggest that the upper part of the building collapsed due to formwork failure. The National Construction Authority (NCA) was present at the scene as investigators began their inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident and whether construction safety protocols were adhered to.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Three dead, five rescued after Syokimau building collapse kbc.co.ke
- 3 rescued as building collapses in Syokimau, one missing peopledaily.digital
