Construction accidents in Sierra Leone and Kenya result in fatalities

Two separate construction accidents in Sierra Leone and Kenya have resulted in fatalities.

In Lungi, Sierra Leone, a mudslide occurred at an FB Group construction site during underground pipe installation for the International Conference Centre complex. The incident trapped four workers; two, a Sierra Leonean and a Senegalese national, died from their injuries after being rushed to Lungi Hospital. Two other workers were transferred to Freetown for intensive medical treatment. FB Group has not yet issued an official statement regarding the casualties.

In Syokimau, Machakos County, Kenya, a wall collapse at a site operated by Vakratinda Development Limited killed one worker, identified as Emmanuel Wanjala, and injured five others. The victims were taken to Shalom Hospital in Athi River. Local police, county officials, and the National Construction Authority are investigating the collapse. The incident follows a trend of rising construction-related fatalities in the region.