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At least two people were killed when two planes collided at mid air the Nairobi National Park.
About 44 others escaped unhurt in the Tuesday morning incident. The incident involved a Dash 8 registration number 5YSLK belonging to Safari Link which was headed for Diani with 44 passengers and five crew and a Cessna plane.
The Cessna registration number 5YNNJ had two people on board and was in a training session when the incident occurred, police said.
The Cessna plane crashed at the Nairobi National Park killing 2 people while the Dash 8 managed to land back at Wilson Airport safely
Both planes had originated at Wilson Airport, officials said. An official said there were two fatalities in the accident.
Safarilink Aviation, however, confirmed the incident and stated that none of their passengers was hurt.
“Safarilink Aviation wishes to report that this morning at 9:45 Local Time our flight number 053 with 39 passengers and 5 crew on board headed to Diani experienced a loud bang soon after take-off.”
They also added that the relevant agencies have been notified and together with Safarilink Aviation are investigating the incident.
Emergency services were mobilized to the scene after the 9.45 am incident.
This is the latest incident to involve planes originating at the airport.