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Death toll in Makongeni flat collapse rises to 7

Kenya: The death toll from a flat that caved in at Nairobi's Makongeni estate has increased to seven, Nairobi County Deputy Police Commander Moses Ombati has said.

The building collapsed on Wednesday morning, trapping about 20 people. So far, 10 have been rescued. There were fears yesterday that the number of dead could increase after rescuers admitted it would be difficult to retrieve one survivor.

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