Pancaked floors, piles of concrete after Nairobi building collapse, in photos

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24 Oct 2026 • 12:07 AM MYT
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Pancaked floors, piles of concrete after Nairobi building collapse, in photos

A high-rise building under construction collapsed in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area, leaving a massive pile of concrete and floors pancaked on top of one another. Many people were feared trapped in the rubble following the collapse, which occurred along a busy commercial street crowded with traders and residents.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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