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.
Bruno Tonioli, 68, reveals he needs Botox after feeling 'wrinkly' next to Britain's Got Talent co
Vermont farms are still recovering from flooding as they enter the growing season
Alabama Barker, 18, shares racy bikini
Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash
Schumer says US will provide $6.1 billion to Micron Technology for chip plants in NY, Idaho
Khloe Kardashian, 39, cradles 'my baby' Tatum, 20 months, on private jet in heart
Dancing With The Stars pro Cheryl Burke CONFIRMS showmances with THREE of her celebrity partners
Four people killed in a house explosion in southwestern Missouri
Rare bornean orangutan is born at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida
Strictly star Giovanni Pernice's former partner Rose Ayling
Khloe Kardashian, 39, cradles 'my baby' Tatum, 20 months, on private jet in heart