Five people have reportedly escaped unhurt after a helicopter crashed while attempting to take off at Kericho Golf Club.
Images obtained by Kenyans.co.ke show the wreckage of the light utility helicopter lying on a grassy field, with its tail section completely severed from the main fuselage.
The aircraft, identified by its registration number 5Y-JESK, sustained extensive damage following the incident.
Emergency responders and members of the public were seen at the scene assessing the situation shortly after the crash.
Heavy rainfall and overcast weather conditions were reported in the area at the time of the incident, although it remains unclear whether the weather contributed to the crash.
Initial reports indicate that all five occupants survived the incident, with no immediate reports of fatalities or injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the crash, including the cause of the incident and the identity of the helicopter’s operator, had not been officially established at the time of publication.
Further details are expected as authorities establish what led to the incident.
