One dead, several trapped as five-storey building collapses in Nairobi

Four-storey building that collapsed in Makongeni, Nairobi. [Photo: Kenya Redcross]

Nairobi, Kenya: One person has died and several others are feared trapped inside a five-storey residential building which collapsed at Kaloleni near Makongeni along Jogoo road in Nairobi.

Seven people were rescued Wednesday morning. Six were treated and discharged while one is admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital.

Concerted rescue efforts are under way.