A multi-storey building under construction collapses in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area, with multiple outlets reporting fears that people may be trapped under rubble. Reports describe a dense business and residential district at the time of the collapse and widespread video showing the crash alongside large clouds of dust.
Context varies by outlet detail. One report says the collapse occurs around 1 p.m. and that police chief Issa Mohamud says more than 10 upper floors were under construction. Another outlet describes the building as about 18 storeys high based on what is being reported. ABC News, The Independent, and The Hindu frame the incident around people potentially trapped, while RFI adds that there are accusations about dangerous building work. Daily Mail and other outlets emphasize dramatic footage and the frantic search for survivors.
Some reporting also includes immediate scene dynamics. The Korea Times says police use tear gas to clear people who begin looting nearby shops, complicating rescue access.
