Tragic Plane Crash in Kenya's Coastal Region Claims Lives of Tourists
A small plane crashed in Kenya's Kwale region en route to Maasai Mara, with 12 tourists feared dead. The crash, involving a Cessna Caravan, occurred 40 km from Diani airstrip. The incident is under investigation, with witnesses reporting a loud bang and unidentifiable remains at the scene.
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A small aircraft en route to Maasai Mara National Reserve crashed in Kenya's Kwale County Tuesday morning, with all 12 passengers, believed to be foreign tourists, feared dead, officials confirmed.
The aircraft, identified as a Cessna Caravan, went down in a hilly, forested area 40 kilometers from Diani airstrip. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the cause of this tragic incident.
Witnesses heard a loud explosion before discovering the charred remains of the plane and unidentifiable human bodies. The airline, Mombasa Air Safari, is cooperating with authorities to uncover further details.
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