18-Story Building Collapses in Nairobi’s Eastleigh District

TEHRAN, Oct 23 (OPA) — An 18-story structure under construction collapsed in the Eastleigh district of Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred during daylight hours, drawing immediate response from local emergency services and rescue teams to the densely populated neighborhood.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of casualties or the exact count of individuals trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are ongoing as teams work to clear the site and locate survivors among the construction workers and bystanders who were in the vicinity when the building fell.

Building collapses are a recurring concern in Nairobi, where rapid urbanization and frequent violations of construction safety standards have led to several similar incidents in recent years. Local officials have previously pledged to enforce stricter building codes to mitigate these risks in the capital's expanding districts.

Emergency responders remain on the scene as the search continues into the evening. The site has been cordoned off to facilitate the movement of heavy machinery and medical personnel, while investigators prepare to assess the structural integrity of surrounding properties to ensure public safety.