Tragedy struck near Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on Thursday when a medical light aircraft crashed into a small residential block, killing at least six people and leaving two others with serious injuries.
According to a local official, the plane was on a medical mission when it went down, colliding with structures in a populated area shortly after takeoff. Emergency services rushed to the scene to recover bodies and assist the injured, while residents looked on in shock and disbelief.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with early indications pointing to a possible technical fault. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, and the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority has pledged to provide further updates as the situation develops.