Emergency teams are continuing the search to find and rescue people suspected of being trapped under the rubble of an 18-story building in Nairobi, Kenya.

The shopping mall, which was under construction, collapsed within seconds. Footage posted online shows the moment the structure toppled like a "tower of cards."

There is a possibility that people, most likely workers who were at the construction site, may be trapped under the rubble. There is still no confirmed number of people who may be trapped.

Emergency services are at the scene and are conducting search and rescue operations.

The cause of the collapse is under investigation. Possible violations of building codes are among the factors being examined, but there is still no conclusion on the circumstances that led to the building's collapse.

High-rise under construction collapses in Kenya's capital

An 18-storey shopping mall collapsed in Nairobi.

People may be trapped under the rubble, Citizen TV reports. Emergency services are at the scene, carrying out search and rescue operations.

The incident occurred in the Eastleigh district at around 1:40 pm local time. The multi-storey building collapsed in a matter of seconds, like a house of cards.

The cause is under investigation, but potential construction violations are among the suspected factors.

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