A multistory building under construction collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, while allegedly there could be people trapped under the rubble, the Red Cross reported.

A building under construction collapsed in the Eastleigh district of Nairobi, the Red Cross reported, announcing that it had sent a team to the scene.

The images that circulate on the Internet show the moment of collapse, accompanied by thick clouds of dust.

Eastley is a working class neighborhood where many members of the Somali community live and attend.

Local media also reported looting.

The cause of the collapse is not yet known. Nairobi is experiencing a rapid construction boom, while building collapses are not rare in Kenya, often because of poor quality of construction and disrespect of regulations. /Telegraphy/