Building collapses in Ruaka, some feared trapped

Rescue operations are underway

News
17 November 2022

• The building has collapsed over a neighboring residential home.

• Rescue team already on site with one person has already been rescued.

The scene of the collapsed building in Ruaka on November 17, 2022
Image: Courtesy

A 6-storey building under construction has collapsed in Ruaka. The incident happened near Fortune Club area this morning.

The building has collapsed over a neighboring residential home. Rescue team already on site with one person has already been rescued.

Kiambu county fire brigade, Red Cross and police officers are already on site. Also on site is Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi on site.

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