Multi-storey building collapses in Kenya's capital

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A multi-storey building collapsed in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, in a dense commercial area. According to Israel Hayom, the building was 18 storeys high, and it collapsed during rush hour. According to Kikar HaShabbat, the building was 16 storeys high.

According to Israel Hayom, dozens of people, including construction workers and passersby, are trapped under the rubble. According to Kikar HaShabbat, people were trapped beneath the rubble, and rescue crews are searching for missing people. According to Kan News, there is concern about many people trapped at the scene. The city governor said, according to Israel Hayom, "It has no occupancy permit, this apparently cost lives."