Nairobi Dusit hotel under attack as blasts and gunfire heard

A hotel complex is under attack in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.

At least two explosions followed by sustained gunfire were heard at the compound in the Westland district of the city, which houses the Dusit hotel as well as offices.

Witnesses say they saw four armed men entering the complex. Vehicles are on fire in the car park.

People are being evacuated. Police have cordoned off the area and are trying to rescue those trapped inside.

"I just started hearing gunshots, and then started seeing people running away raising their hands up and some were entering the bank to hide for their lives," a woman working in a neighboring building told Reuters news agency.

The Star newspaper reported that at least three people were confirmed dead in the 14 Riverside Drive attack in Westlands on Tuesday.

Police have quelled the fire and people are being evacuated.