A building under construction collapsed in Nyamasheke District, Ruharambuga sector, Kanazi cell, a location commonly referred to as “Shangazi”. The incident occurred at a fuel station construction site, leading to the immediate death of one person, while three others sustained injuries. The news was first reported by the national broadcaster, RBA, around noon on Tuesday, January 16. AMAKURU AGEZWEHO Mu Karere ka Nyamasheke urukuta rw'inzu yubakwa rugwiriye abantu bane, umwe arapfa abandi batatu barakomereka. Ni mu kagari ka Kanazi mu Murenge wa Ruharambuga ahitwa kuri Shangazi, ahari kubakwa sitasiyo ya lisansi.#RBAAmakuru pic.twitter.com/Et9RK8DxB7 — Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) (@rbarwanda) January 16, 2024 The incident adds to the challenges faced by the district, as heavy rains have been wreaking havoc, resulting in road closures for maintenance purposes.
