Rubble of building that collapsed in Gachie on August 30, 2021. [Wacuka Kiarie, Standard]

A five-storey building under construction collapsed in Gachie, Kiambu County this afternoon.

One person has died while nine others have been rescued from the rubble. 

Several others were still trapped by 7:15 pm today.

Rescue efforts are underway. [Wacuka Kiarie, Standard]

According to Kiambaa Sub County Deputy Commander Peter Maina, the nine were taken to Kihara Level IV Hospital with injuries but in stable condition.

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The building is said to have caved in at around 2 pm when the workers were putting up a slab for the sixth floor.