One dead five injured as light aircraft crashes in Naivasha

An light aircraft with six people on board crashed at Sanctuary Farm in Naivasha. PHOTO | MACHARIA MWANGI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

One person has died after a light aircraft with six people on board crashed and caught fire at Sanctuary Farm in Naivasha.

The five others suffered injuries, with one in a serious condition, a Kenya Red Cross official at the scene of the crash confirmed.

The injured have been rushed to Naivasha District Hospital.

The Naivasha OCPD says the aircraft was airborne for less than five minutes.