**A light aircraft operated by Amref Flying Doctors crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in casualty and chaos as rescue operations take place.**
**Fatal Medical Plane Crash Claims Six Lives in Nairobi**
**Fatal Medical Plane Crash Claims Six Lives in Nairobi**
**Six people, including medical personnel, die in a plane crash in Kenya's capital as investigations commence.**
Six lives were tragically lost when a light aircraft operated by Amref Flying Doctors crashed in Nairobi, Kenya. The Cessna plane departed from Wilson Airport on Thursday afternoon, destined for Hargeisa, Somalia, when it suddenly went down and ignited in flames, landing in the residential area of Githurai.
Local authorities have confirmed that four individuals from the flight, comprising doctors, nurses, and the pilot, died in the incident, alongside two additional casualties on the ground. Two other people sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical care. Investigators have begun an examination of the crash site to determine the reasons behind the tragedy, especially since the aircraft lost both radar and radio contact just three minutes after its takeoff, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
Amref Flying Doctors expressed its grief through a statement from CEO Stephen Gitau, highlighting their commitment to cooperating fully with aviation authorities and emergency response teams. Search and recovery operations are underway, supported by the Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service.
Eyewitness Patricia Kombo recounted the moment of the crash, describing how she and her friends heard a loud explosion and saw a red flash before eventually realizing the source was a plane crash. The aftermath left a significant crater in the ground, a stark reminder of the incident.
In a separate incident, the Kenyan Red Cross reported that a collision between a train and a bus near Naivasha resulted in at least four fatalities. The bus was transporting workers from the Kenya Pipeline Company, with all injured parties reported to be receiving necessary treatment. This incident adds to the growing list of transportation-related tragedies affecting the region.
As investigations continue, the aviation community and the public await further updates on the circumstances surrounding this devastating crash.
Local authorities have confirmed that four individuals from the flight, comprising doctors, nurses, and the pilot, died in the incident, alongside two additional casualties on the ground. Two other people sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical care. Investigators have begun an examination of the crash site to determine the reasons behind the tragedy, especially since the aircraft lost both radar and radio contact just three minutes after its takeoff, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
Amref Flying Doctors expressed its grief through a statement from CEO Stephen Gitau, highlighting their commitment to cooperating fully with aviation authorities and emergency response teams. Search and recovery operations are underway, supported by the Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service.
Eyewitness Patricia Kombo recounted the moment of the crash, describing how she and her friends heard a loud explosion and saw a red flash before eventually realizing the source was a plane crash. The aftermath left a significant crater in the ground, a stark reminder of the incident.
In a separate incident, the Kenyan Red Cross reported that a collision between a train and a bus near Naivasha resulted in at least four fatalities. The bus was transporting workers from the Kenya Pipeline Company, with all injured parties reported to be receiving necessary treatment. This incident adds to the growing list of transportation-related tragedies affecting the region.
As investigations continue, the aviation community and the public await further updates on the circumstances surrounding this devastating crash.
