A Kenya Police chopper AgustaWestland AW119 registration: 5Y NPW crashed in Kaithe Kithoka area, in Meru county this morning.
The chopper was ferrying the security team to Marsabit for a meeting when it crashed.

According to media reports, the chopper developed mechanical problems and crashed in banana plantations. Injured passengers were rushed to Meu Level 5 hospital.
Police spokesman Charles Owino said there were six occupants on board; two pilots and four passengers-members of Eastern Security committee.
Check out photos from the accident scene

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