A Kenya Defence Forces helicopter making a landing. PHOTO | COURTESY
A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopter on Thursday afternoon crashed and caught fire in Sindar area of Western Kenya, on the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties.
According to the police, five occupants of the chopper have died while three have survived with injuries.
The three injured survivors have been airlifted to hospital.
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Elgeyo Marakwet County Commandant Peter Mulinge confirmed the incident, adding that the ill-fated aircraft was among three choppers leaving Cheptulel area.
It was the first to take off before crash-landing minutes later.
According to the county police boss, KDF has cordoned off the scene of the crash.
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has also said on social media that a statement would be issued soon.
Additional reporting by Reuters
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