Three killed as light aircraft crash lands in Malindi
Coast
By
Nehemiah Okwembah and Betty Njeru
| Jan 10, 2025
Three people were killed on Friday when a light aircraft crashed along the Malindi-Mombasa Highway in Malindi.
According to a police report seen by The Standard, the Cessna 182 aircraft caught fire after crash-landing, striking several motorcycles in the area.
Three others sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The deceased include the pilot, a boda boda rider, and a pillion passenger.
At the time of reporting, no further details on casualties or injuries had been disclosed.
The Standard also established that the aircraft had four occupants on a training mission at the time of the crash.
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“This incident underscores the importance of maintaining a safe distance from accident scenes to allow emergency responders to work effectively,” police said in a statement.
Police are currently at the scene as rescue operations continue.