Four children buried alive in Kwale landslide

Many lives have been lost in quarries left open after sand harvesting. Four children were Friday killed in such a quarry in Kwale County.(Photo:File/Standard)

Four children aged 8 to 12 years were Friday evening buried alive in a massive landslide at Maganyakulo area of Matuga in Kwale County.

An avalanche of sand buried them as they bathed in a water pan underneath. The cause of the landslide was not established but heavy rains have been pounding the area for weeks and consequently soaking up the soil.