In a tragic incident at a church in Nairobi, a woman collapsed and passed away while engaged in prayer. The woman's identity has not yet been determined. The church pastor reported that they were inside the church when the middle-aged woman suddenly collapsed. Immediate medical attention was sought, and she was quickly transported to Mbagathi Hospital. However, upon arrival, she was pronounced dead.
Authorities were notified and subsequently dispatched to the hospital and the scene of the incident for further investigation. Nairobi police boss, Adamson Bungei, stated that the cause of the woman's death remains unknown at this time.
Once her identity has been determined, an autopsy will be performed to give light on the circumstances surrounding her demise.
Congregation members who saw what happened at first thought the woman had passed out while praying. Ushers didn't immediately help her into a car and rush her to the hospital; instead, they waited until they realized how serious the situation was.
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Bungei affirmed that experts will handle the investigation to ascertain the underlying factors contributing to this tragic event.
During the inspection at the hospital, authorities confirmed that the woman's body did not display any visible injuries.
In another unfortunate incident, a man tragically lost his life after falling from the fifteenth floor of a building in California, Nairobi. The incident occurred while 30-year-old Shandrack Oyier was working on laying tiles on the floor of the house on Sunday evening. Witnesses reported that Oyier slid off an unsecured opening and suffered fractures to his limbs, legs, and ribs upon impact.
Emergency services were called, and Oyier was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital. However, despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead during medical attention.
These incidents highlight a concerning trend of fatal falls occurring at construction sites. Authorities reveal that the police receive reports of up to two fatal falls at workplaces each week, emphasizing the need to implement measures to address this alarming issue.
