Tragedy in the Skies: Fatal Plane Crash in Kenya
A light aircraft crash in Kenya's Kwale County claimed the lives of ten Hungarian and German tourists, along with a Kenyan pilot. The plane was en route from the Indian Ocean coastal town of Diani to the Maasai Mara reserve. Hungary mourns the loss of several citizens.
A light aircraft crash in Kenya tragically resulted in the death of ten Hungarian and German tourists along with their Kenyan pilot. The aviation authority reported that the plane was traveling from Diani, a resort town along the Indian Ocean coast, to the renowned Maasai Mara reserve when it went down at approximately 0830 local time.
The crash occurred in a forested area of Kwale County, southeast Kenya, leaving a scene of devastation with clothing from the holidaymakers scattered across the crash site. Responding swiftly, Kenya's government announced that investigators have been dispatched to uncover the causes of the accident. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
According to Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, the eight Hungarian victims included two families, an acquaintance, and two minors. Two German nationals also perished in the crash. Szijjarto noted that once official identifications are confirmed, next of kin would be notified. Mombasa Air Safari, the airline operating the ill-fated flight, has stated its full cooperation with ongoing investigations.
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