Nairobi, Kenya – A light aircraft crashed on Thursday afternoon in the Mwihoko area of Githurai 45, in Nairobi, Kenya.
Several people are feared dead after a light aircraft belonging to the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) crashed into buildings in the Mwihoko area of Ruiru, Kiambu County.
In Summary
- Military and police personnel quickly arrived at the scene and secured the area as investigations began.
- The cause of the crash had not been established by the time of reporting, and emergency responders remained on high alert.
The incident drew immediate attention from residents, prompting a swift response from authorities.
A multi-agency team comprising members of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) and the National Police Service has been deployed to the scene for rescue operations.
The cause of the crash had not been established by the time of reporting, and emergency responders remained on high alert.
Officials had not yet released any information regarding the number of passengers or possible casualties. The aircraft’s registration details were also yet to be confirmed publicly.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and relevant emergency agencies are expected to issue a statement once initial assessments are complete. Further details will be shared as they become available.
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