At least seven people have died after a lifting machine at a construction site in Kilimani area, Nairobi crumbled.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred at a construction site undertaken by a Chinese contractor – opposite Department of Defense (DoD).
Several other people were injured with varying injuries and are currently being rushed to hospital, although the exact number has not been confirmed.
Police confirmed the incident that occured on Thursday August 26, 2021 afternoon as evacuation efforts were carried out by first responders.
Videos that have hence gone viral showed ambulances leaving the scene of the accident possibly carrying victims.