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Three dead, 12 injured after construction platform collapses in Pangani

By Abdirahman Khalif | Saturday, December 2, 2023

Tragedy struck at Pangani's Bajuun Towers construction site in Juja B Estate, Starehe Constituency, as three workers lost their lives and 12 others sustained injuries when a construction platform collapsed.

Tragedy struck at Pangani's Bajuun Towers construction site in Juja B Estate, Starehe Constituency, as three workers lost their lives and 12 others sustained injuries when a construction platform collapsed. The incident occurred during construction activities at the high-rise building, which is currently under development.

Debris from the collapsed scaffolding.

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Eyewitnesses recount a horrifying scene, describing the sudden collapse of the construction platform, known as a scaffolding, that had been erected for workers to carry out tasks on the outer walls of the building. The masons, working on the exterior, found themselves in a perilous situation when the scaffolding gave way, leading to the devastating incident.

A photo of the building under construction.

One eyewitness, Rahab Njeri, a resident in the vicinity, recalls the chaotic moment. "I heard a loud crash, and when I rushed to the construction site, I saw dust and debris everywhere. Workers were screaming for help, and it was a dreadful sight," she said.

Rescue operations swiftly commenced, with emergency services rushing to the scene to extract the injured and retrieve the bodies of the deceased. The injured workers were taken to nearby medical facilities for urgent medical attention.

A vehicle that was damaged by the falling debris.

As rescue efforts continue, the police have cordoned off the area, initiating an investigation into the factors that led to the collapse of the construction platform. Police assured the public that a thorough inquiry would be conducted to determine any potential negligence or structural issues contributing to the tragic incident.