A tragic incident unfolded this morning at Queen of Angels Turbo School in Uasin Gishu County after a pit latrine caved in, trapping several learners beneath the debris.
The morning incident sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of the Turbo constituency.
Four students were pulled from the rubble and rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
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Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing as emergency teams continue to dig through the wreckage in a race against time.
The scene at the school is filled with anxiety and anguish as distraught parents and teachers wait for updates.
County emergency services have been mobilised to aid the operation.
By Joseph Mambili
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