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48 people killed in Patel Dam tragedy, Solai, Nakuru

A victim is rescued from a collapsed structure after the Patel Dam in Solai, Nakuru, burst its walls on Wednesday night. [Harun Wathari/Standard]

5:00 pm - The death toll had hit 48 with several people still missing and many left homeless following extensive damage caused to homes, schools and businesses.

12:10 pm three more bodies retrieved

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