Tragic Plane Crash Near Kenya's Coast Claims 12 Lives

A plane with 12 people on board has crashed in Kwale near Kenya's coast, the aviation authority has said. It was flying from the coastal town of Diani to a resort in a game park, Kichwa Tembo, before it went down at 05:30 local time (02:30 GMT).

According to reports, tourists were among the passengers. Kenyan media have released images of the plane in flames, with debris scattered at the crash site.

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) stated that government agencies are on-site, working to determine the cause of the accident and assess its effects.

Wreckage of plane involved in crash