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.
Saudi Arabia is going to sponsor the WTA women's tennis rankings under a new partnership
Locally owned Valhalla Golf Club touts Kentucky flavor as it prepares to host 4th PGA Championship
2024 PGA Championship: Tee times revealed for Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Co at Valhalla
Investigation continues into 4 electrical blackouts on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse
Georgia Republicans choose Amy Kremer, organizer of pro
A Swiss court sentences a former Gambian interior minister to 20 years for crimes against humanity
Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok
Verona confirms Serie A status for another year after beating Salernitana
Van der Poel will skip mountain bike event at Paris Olympics to focus on road race
Nadal returns to Roland Garros to practice amid doubts over fitness and form
United Methodists scrap their anti