By Trend News Line 2024-05-11 06:27:12.
**Family in Bondo Mourns Toddler’s Death After House Collapse**
A tragic incident has left a family in Bondo, Siaya County, grieving the loss of a two-year-old toddler named Paul Scoll Omondi. The young child was sleeping alongside his mother and siblings when their house collapsed late on Thursday night. The mother, Lilian Aoko, aged 35, and the three siblings managed to escape but sustained serious injuries in the process.
**police Confirmed Waterlogged Walls Caused Tragedy**
Siaya County Police Commander, Cleti Kimaiyo, confirmed the heartbreaking incident, attributing it to the waterlogged mud walls of the semi-permanent rented house where the family resided. The collapse of the house, comprising three single rooms, was a result of the ongoing heavy rains in the region. Upon receiving the report from a vigilant boda boda rider who was their neighbour, the police quickly responded to the scene.
**Rescue Efforts and Hospitalization**
The police swiftly rescued the surviving family members and rushed them to Bondo Sub County Hospital for urgent medical attention. Tragically, young Paul Scoll Omondi’s life could not be saved, and his body was taken to the hospital morgue for further examination. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by the current weather conditions in the area.
**Desperate Search for Sand Harvester in Ugenya Sub County**
In a separate but equally distressing incident, the search continues for Evans Otieno Odhiambo, a sand harvester who was swept away by the strong currents while working in Ligega area, Ugenya Sub County. Despite efforts by his colleagues to rescue him, the rising water levels proved too challenging, leading to his disappearance. The community remains hopeful of recovering his body as search operations persist along the Nzoia River.
**Building Collapse Tragedy in Bungoma County**
Tragedy struck once again in Bungoma County, where a building collapse at Kanduyi market claimed two lives and left several individuals trapped under the rubble. The unfortunate incident occurred following the partial demolition of the building by the county government to facilitate the renovation and expansion of the Masinde Muliro Stadium, scheduled to host Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1.
**Warnings Ignored, Rescue Operations Underway**
Eyewitnesses reported that warnings had been issued against approaching the weakened structure, but some individuals ventured inside to salvage scrap metal and other valuables for commercial purposes. Despite the government’s cautionary measures, the victims disregarded the danger, leading to the tragic outcome. As rescue operations continue amidst heightened security, emergency services are working tirelessly to assist those affected by the building collapse.
**Traffic Disruption and Ongoing Rescue Efforts**
The incident has caused disruptions on the Eldoret-Malaba highway, impacting the flow of long-distance lorries that frequent the route. The rescue teams are diligently working to extricate any trapped individuals and provide necessary medical assistance. The community remains in shock as they come to terms with the devastating turn of events in their region..
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