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The Digest:

A light aircraft carrying 12 foreign tourists to Kenya’s famed Maasai Mara National Reserve crashed near the coastal area of Kwale on Tuesday morning, shortly after takeoff. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the incident, with local reports indicating the plane burst into flames upon impact, leaving no survivors.

Key Points:
  • A tourist plane crashed in Kwale, Kenya, with 12 foreign tourists on board.
  • The aircraft was en route to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
  • It crashed shortly after takeoff amid heavy rainfall and foggy conditions.
  • The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has launched an investigation.
  • A resident reported the plane was engulfed in flames upon impact.
  • The nationalities of the passengers have not yet been confirmed.
  • The Maasai Mara is a popular destination for witnessing the wildebeest migration.
As authorities work to determine the cause, this tragedy casts a shadow over one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations and underscores the persistent risks of regional air travel.

Sources: The Cable