Building collapse in Uganda's capital of Kampala, kills 3, dozens trapped
Building collapse in Uganda's capital of Kampala, kills 3, dozens trapped
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At least 3 people were killed and dozens were still trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in Uganda's capital of Kampala, according to reports.

According to the statement by the Uganda Red Cross Society, three bodies have so far been retrieved from rubble after the building in Kisenyi, downtown Kampala area collapsed and caved in on Sunday. "Another body has also been recovered, bringing the number of dead people so far to three. Extrication process (is) underway for people stuck under the debris," said Nakasiita. At least dozens of people are still believed to be trapped under the rubble, according to the humanitarian agency. The Red Cross, Ugandan police and fire brigade have deployed response teams to support rescue and search efforts.

The Red Cross have deployed their emergency rescue services team and two ambulances to support the emergency rescue going on at Kisenyi, near the bus terminal where a building under construction just caved in, the statement added.

 

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