A tourist helicopter has crashed in Kenya's Samburu county, resulting in seven fatalities including the pilot and six visitors, according to police reports.
A helicopter carrying tourists crashed in Kenya's Samburu county on Wednesday, killing seven people including the pilot and six passengers, according to a police report from Archers Post police station.
The aircraft was en route to the Loisaba Conservancy when the incident occurred near Mount Ololokwe. Luxury tour operator &Beyond confirmed that the helicopter was transporting its guests at the time of the crash. The nationalities of the tourists have not been disclosed in available reports.
&Beyond stated that local authorities have commenced an investigation into the incident. The company noted that the cause of the crash remains undetermined at this stage. No additional details regarding the circumstances leading to the crash have been released.
