Six people have been confirmed dead after a four-storeyed building under construction collapsed, covering some of its workers and nearby motorcycles and vehicles.
Kampala metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigire said the dead include a female and five males, yet to be identified.
The fire rescue services also rescued two children who are currently receiving treatment at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
‘The territorial Police at old Kampala, the Directorate of Fire and rescue services, and the Red Cross are at the scene to help with the rescue operations,’ Owoyesigire said, adding that the number of people trapped under the building has not been established.
The collapsing of buildings not only puts the city authorities on the spot but also points to the futility of implementation of construction laws. Kampala city is grappling with emerging buildings without approved construction plans.
According to the Kampala Capital City Authority, some developers alter approved plans without the consent of authorities while those without approved plans construct at night to evade detection and arrest.
