- A terrifying video has emerged after a 7-storey building collapsed in Kahawa West street
- The video footage shows the final moments before the entire building collapsed into rubble
- Hundreds of people were seen running for their lives while screaming
Video of to shock that captured the scene of a seven-story building collapsing in Kahawa West street, Nairobi County has emerged.
A video captured by a passer-by is going viral online showing the horrific scene as residents urge bystanders to leave the area.
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The structure came crashing down moments later, with screams echoing in the background as the structure continued.
Red Cross in the country Kenya confirmed that rescue operations are continuing, amid fears that several families may still be trapped under the rubble.
Emergency response teams have been dispatched to the scene as authorities work to determine the extent of the damage and potential injuries.
“A multi-agency response team is currently dealing with the collapse of a building in Kahawa WestNairobi County, where people are feared to be stranded,” The Kenya Red Cross said in a statement.
The investigation into the West Coffee tragedy continues
The agency added that rescue efforts are ongoing, and the situation is being closely monitored.
In the horrific incident on Sunday, October 20, people were seen running for their lives as a cloud of dust rose from the rubble.
A shocking video shared by blogger Cyprian Nyakundi shows the final moments of the building closing and collapsing.
Authorities are continuing to assess the situation, and an investigation into the cause of the collapse is expected to begin once rescue operations are completed.
The building that collapsed in Kahawa West was initially described as dangerous
Unconfirmed reports from the area indicate that the National Construction Authority (NCA) had declared the building unsafe.
In a bid to save the residents from the danger that emerged, residents were reportedly warned to leave.
Witnesses claim that signs of structural weakness were detected in the high-rise structure before it collapsed.
This caused the locals to mobilize rescue efforts shortly before the disaster struck.
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