Kenya school collapse: 7 dead, scores wounded in Nairobi

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Kenya school collapse: 7 dead, scores wounded in Nairobi
More than 50 students have been injured in the classroom collapse, according to Kenya Red Cross

At least seven students have been killed and scores wounded after a classroom collapsed in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, according to emergency services.

The incident at the two-storey Precious Talent Top School took place a few minutes after 7am local time on Monday (04:00 GMT).

"So far, we can confirm seven students have died and 57 injured," Peter Abwao, public relations and communications manager at Kenya Red Cross, told Al Jazeera. 

Red Cross Kenya said rescue efforts were ongoing amid reports that dozens were trapped in the remains of the collapsed building.

"There were students in the upper classes of the building when it collapsed," Abwao said. "We are still searching to make sure all students have been rescued."

Abwao said that according to its officials, the school has some 800 pupils aged below 14. Government spokesman Cyrus Oguna confirmed the death toll saying authorities are now making sure the injured get medical treatment.


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