At least seven children have died after a classroom collapsed at a school in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, officials say.

Axar.az reports citing BBC that the wooden structure at Precious Talent Top School collapsed just minutes after the start of the school day on Monday.

Dozens of students are reported to be trapped. Emergency services are at the scene.

Rescuers have reportedly had difficulty getting to the school because of large crowds that have gathered nearby.

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