Two aeroplanes collided in the air few minutes after taking off from Wilson airport. One of the aeroplanes was transporting passengers from Nairobi to Mombasa when the accident occurred.
Both planes managed to land safely despite the accident. The pilots of both planes landed within Nairobi National Park. The passengers of both planes managed to escape without any injuries.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident. They managed to rescue the passengers who had been trapped in the aeroplane. They were rushed to hospital and are currently receiving treatment for minor injuries.
The police arrived at the scene of the accident few minutes after it occurred. They have cordoned off the area preventing other people from accessing the scene of the accident.
Officials from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority have arrived at the scene of the accident. They are currently conducting investigations to determine the actual cause of the accident. They will write a detailed report about the cause of the accident.
The government has promised to put in place measures to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. The pilots have been urged to follow all the necessary procedures to prevent accidents from taking place.
By Newsmedia