In a shocking sequence of events, the serene town of Gitaru in Kikuyu was rocked by two devastating incidents on Saturday afternoon.
On one end of the town, a building under construction suddenly collapsed, trapping several workers and passersby under the rubble. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and frantic efforts to rescue the victims are ongoing.
Simultaneously, just a few blocks away, chaos erupted as a car caught fire on the main road. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the vehicle engulfed in flames, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air. Firefighters quickly arrived and managed to extinguish the blaze, but not before significant damage was done.
The community is in shock as they grapple with the dual crises. Authorities are investigating the causes of both incidents, and the town is banding together to support the affected families. This double tragedy has left Gitaru reeling, highlighting the urgent need for stringent safety measures in construction and vehicle maintenance.
Double tragedy in Gitaru Kikuyu📍as on one end a building collapsed on people while on another end a car catched fire on the road
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