One Dead, Three Feared Trapped in Meru Quarry Landslide
The incident occurred on October 21, 2026, at Mutonga One quarry in Mutonga Village, Igoji, according to police.
Police officers from Igoji Police Station and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) personnel rushed to the site after receiving reports of the landslide.
Preliminary investigations established that approximately six people were inside the quarry when the ground collapsed.
Two Rescued as Search Continues
Rescue teams managed to recover two victims alive from the affected quarry and rushed them to St Ann Hospital for treatment.
However, rescuers also retrieved the body of another victim, identified as Musoi, from beneath the debris.
Three additional people remain unaccounted for and are feared trapped under the rubble as emergency operations continue.
Authorities have not yet established the full circumstances surrounding the collapse or confirmed the condition of those still missing.
A multi-agency team led by the Igoji Sub-County Police Commander was deployed to coordinate rescue operations and disaster management efforts.
The team continued searching the affected area as responders worked to locate the missing victims.
More Equipment Deployed to Quarry
Police said rescue operations were still underway on Thursday evening, with additional machinery being brought to the scene.
The equipment is expected to support efforts to move debris and reach areas where the missing people may be trapped.
Emergency teams continued assessing the site while coordinating activities aimed at recovering the remaining victims.
The incident has drawn attention to the dangers faced by workers at quarry sites, where unstable ground can pose serious risks during mining activities.
Authorities are continuing operations to establish whether anyone else remains beneath the rubble and determine the full impact of the landslide.
Further details on the victims and the circumstances surrounding the incident are expected as rescue efforts progress.
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