[PHOTOS] Demolition ongoing at Ruiru's collapsed building

Kiambu County government on Monday deployed a caterpillar to help in the demolition of the building that collapsed in Ruiru.

The building, which is located opposite the area police station collapsed at 4am Monday.

Police bomb squad and Red Cross officers have visited the scene to offer their aid, in the case that it's needed.

The building's residents had on Sunday evacuated after the building started cracking, a move that saved their lives.

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi who visited the site on Sunday said the building was visibly weak and had all indications that its construction was not done well.