Tag: building collapse
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Sakaja Breaks Silence on Collapsed Building, Trains Guns on Rogue Developers
Introduction: Silence ends as questions mount In a dramatic turnaround, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has spoken out after days of public scrutiny over the South C shopping centre collapse. The incident, involving a mixed-use, multi-storey building, claimed multiple lives and left families in mourning. As rescuers wrapped up the immediate recovery phase, the governor sought…
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Sakaja Breaks Silence on South C Collapse, Targets Rogue Developers
Nairobi’s Leadership Responds to South C Collapse In the aftermath of the tragic collapse at the South C shopping centre in Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja has publicly broken his silence to address residents and the broader city. The incident, which authorities say claimed two lives, has sparked questions about oversight, building standards, and accountability in…
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16-Storey Building Collapse Shocks Nairobi’s South C: What We Know
What happened A 16-storey building under construction collapsed on Friday in the Shopping Centre area of Nairobi’s South C estate. The incident triggered panic among residents and passersby as dust filled the area and debris scattered across the street. Local witnesses described a sudden rumble, followed by a cloud of dust that signaled the fall…
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16-Storey Building Collapse in Nairobi’s South C: Emergency Responders on Scene
What happened On Friday, January 2, a 16-storey building under construction collapsed in the Shopping Centre area of Nairobi’s South C estate. The incident sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, with residents and passersby rushing to safety as dust and debris filled the air. Local authorities confirmed that the partial collapse occurred at a site that…
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Rescuers Race to Free Man from Collapsed Medieval Tower in Rome
Emergency teams respond to a precarious collapse in central Rome In a dramatic sequence near the Roman Forum, rescue workers are racing against time to extract a man trapped on an upper floor of the Torre dei Conti, a medieval landmark that partly collapsed twice during renovations. The incident, which also injured another person, has…
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Philippines Earthquake in Manila: 72 Dead in Building Rubble
Overview: A Severe Philippine Earthquake Rattles Manila A powerful earthquake struck the Manila region in the Philippines, registering a magnitude of 6.9 on the Richter scale with a depth of about 19 kilometers. The tremor was followed by strong aftershocks, including two 7.0 magnitudes, jolting cities across the central Philippines. The shaking toppled many buildings…
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Bronx High-Rise Explosion Partially Collapses; No Injuries Reported
What happened An early-morning explosion rocked a Bronx high-rise, collapsing the entire side of the 20-story Mitchel Houses building. The incident, reported around 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, left a gaping hole along Alexander Avenue in the Mott Haven section. Videos and eyewitness accounts described bricks, air conditioning units and other debris raining down onto nearby…
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Bronx High-Rise Explosion at Mitchel Houses Causes Partial Collapse
Incident Overview A gas explosion rocked a Bronx high-rise early Wednesday morning, causing the entire side of the 20-story building to collapse. The blast occurred around 8:10 a.m. at 205 Alexander Ave., in the Mott Haven section, sending bricks, air conditioning units and other debris onto nearby structures and the sidewalk. The incident, which affected…
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Bronx High-Rise Partial Collapse After Gas Explosion
What happened in the Bronx An explosion on a residential high-rise in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx left a dramatic mark on the skyline Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 8:10 a.m. at 205 Alexander Ave., within NYCHA’s Mitchell Houses. Photos and video circulated showing a gaping hole where one side of the…
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Live Updates: Building Crumbles After Major Crash in Heywood
Live updates: Building crumbles after collision in Heywood A major crash on Bridge Street in Heywood early this morning has left part of a building crumbling to the ground. Emergency crews responded after a car appeared to strike the front of a property, collapsing bricks and exposing the interior. A van was later seen within…