Your current location:HOME >business >At least 40 people die in Kenya after dam collapses 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 12:43:51 Source: Internet compilationEdit:business
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A dam collapsed in western Kenya early Monday, killing at least 45 people and
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A dam collapsed in western Kenya early Monday, killing at least 45 people and leaving dozens missing after a wall of water swept through houses and cut off a major road, the Interior Ministry said.
The Old Kijabe Dam, located in the Mai Mahiu area of the Great Rift Valley region that is prone to flash floods, collapsed and water spilled downstream, carrying with it mud, rocks and uprooted trees, police official Stephen Kirui told The Associated Press.
Vehicles were entangled in the debris on one of Kenya’s busiest highways and paramedics treated the injured as waters submerged large areas.
The Kenya Red Cross said 109 people were hospitalized while 49 others were reported missing.
William Lokai told Citizen TV that he was woken up by a loud bang and shortly after, water filled his house. He escaped through the roof together with his brother and children.
Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse has been refloated2024-05-21 11:59
Kendall Jenner puts on a cheeky display in flesh2024-05-21 11:56
Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida — at least according to state law2024-05-21 11:56
Rodeo bullfighter wrangles three zebras on the loose in Washington2024-05-21 11:53
Nuggets blow 202024-05-21 11:44
How Columbia University became the driving force behind protests over the war in Gaza2024-05-21 11:37
Pennsylvania moves to join states that punish stalkers who use Bluetooth tracking devices2024-05-21 11:21
Heat rule rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of Game 5 vs. Celtics with hip injury2024-05-21 11:13
Sweden beats France, Britain relegated after losing to Norway at hockey worlds2024-05-21 10:56
Analysis: McIlroy had a blast in New Orleans. It was just what he needed2024-05-21 10:34
'The Apprentice,' about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes2024-05-21 12:24
Bank of America, PNC, Citizens and Chase behind latest branch closures2024-05-21 12:22
Mobile sports betting will remain illegal in Mississippi after legislation dies2024-05-21 12:08
Royal Troon to feature the longest hole in British Open history2024-05-21 11:58
The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos2024-05-21 10:52
Astros to option slumping 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to their spring training facility in Florida2024-05-21 10:48
Police in Georgia use tear gas, water cannons to disperse protest against so2024-05-21 10:45
Rapper Quavo is mercilessly mocked after only a handful of fans turn up for Connecticut show2024-05-21 10:43
A warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest was requested. But no decision was made about whether to issue it2024-05-21 10:00
Armed men storm a hospital in central Mexico, killing a patient2024-05-21 10:00