Another building collapses during construction in the Kenyan capital... 6 deaths
Quick Look
- A building under construction to expand from the 8th to the 9th floor collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya, killing six people.
- The accident occurred about 20 days after the collapse of a building in Eastley last month, raising concerns about poor safety management at construction sites.
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Why It Matters
On the 23rd of last month, an 18-story building collapsed in Nairobi's Eastri area, killing 8 people and leaving 16 missing.
(Johannesburg = Yonhap News) Correspondent Na Confirmation = A building under construction in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, collapsed again, killing six people, Reuters reported on the 13th (local time), citing a local report.
According to Capital FM, this accident occurred around 9 a.m. on this day in a building under construction near the Argil Hotel.
It was reported that the building in question was being expanded from the 8th to the 9th floor at the time, and the upper part of the building collapsed during the concrete pouring process.
This accident occurred about 20 days after the collapse of an 18-story building under construction in Eastley on the 23rd of last month, raising concerns about compliance with safety standards and supervision at construction sites.
At the time of the accident, it was revealed that some merchants were operating on the lower floors and basements of the building under construction, and so far, 8 people have been confirmed dead and 16 are missing.
Open Questions
- Specific investigation results on the cause of the collapse
- Is there a violation of safety regulations at the construction site?
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