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Kenya flooding: Nairobi six-storey building collapses | Kenya flooding: Nairobi six-storey building collapses |
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A six-storey building has collapsed in a residential area of Nairobi, the Red Cross says, as heavy rain plays havoc across the country. | A six-storey building has collapsed in a residential area of Nairobi, the Red Cross says, as heavy rain plays havoc across the country. |
Four people - three children and one adult - have been taken to hospital, the organisation tweeted. There is no word yet on any fatalities. | Four people - three children and one adult - have been taken to hospital, the organisation tweeted. There is no word yet on any fatalities. |
Search and rescue teams are at the scene - the Huruma estate in Nairobi. | Search and rescue teams are at the scene - the Huruma estate in Nairobi. |
The rainfall has caused landslides, washed away houses and flooded roads. | The rainfall has caused landslides, washed away houses and flooded roads. |
Many people are feared trapped in the collapse, Kenya's tDaily Nation reported. | |
Teams "have accessed the building amidst chaotic scenes," the Red Cross said. "Rescue efforts have started." | Teams "have accessed the building amidst chaotic scenes," the Red Cross said. "Rescue efforts have started." |
In another county, two boys are missing after going herding, according to the Red Cross. | |
Earlier on Friday at least three people were killed when a wall collapsed in an area of Nairobi, according to local media. |