7 dead after helicopter crashes at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu
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The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed the aircraft accident, saying it involved a Eurocopter EC130 B4, registration 5Y-GYM.
According to KCAA, the aircraft was from Loisaba, heading to Ewasonyiro when the accident occurred at approximately 0913 hrs local time.
"KCAA is coordinating with the relevant agencies and stakeholders in response to the accident. The Ministry of Roads and Transport, Air Accident Investigation Department is leading investigations on circumstances surrounding the accident," said the Authority.
A subsequent police report confirmed that the light aircraft, known as Lady Lorry, was flying from Soyian-Laikipia to Loisaba Conservancy before crashing.
On Wednesday morning, Samburu County Police Commander David Nkoroi confirmed that thick smoke was seen rising from the scene as response teams later made emergency responses.
According to eyewitnesses at the scene, a large plume of thick black smoke and intense flames could be seen rising from the crash site shortly after the aircraft went down.
Residents immediately raised the alarm, prompting a swift deployment of regional security forces and emergency medical teams.
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