KDF chopper crashes in Kajiado

By , K24 Digital
On Thu, 24 Jun, 2021 09:39 | < 1 min read
Chopper crashes in Oltinga. PHOTO: Courtesy.

An accident involving a chopper occurred on Thursday morning in Kajiado County.

K24 Digital has established that the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) chopper crashed at Oltinga in Kajiado West.

Kajiado West Deputy County Commissioner Moranga Morekwa confirmed the accident and told K24 Digital that he is heading to the scene.

He is expected to give more details about the accident once he arrives at the scene.

The chopper is said to have been on a training mission before it crash-landed.

According to video footage going viral on social media, a huge smoke is seen emanating from the scene of the accident.

It appears the chopper burst into flames immediately after crashing.

Initial reports indicate minimal chances of recording a survivor though rescue operations are said to be underway.