Five American citizens die in a helicopter crash in Kenya while sightseeing, according to the US State Department. A spokesperson says the incident occurs on Wednesday, with Americans aboard the aircraft and fatalities reported.
Reports differ slightly on the number of victims. Vanguard and The Punch state that five Americans are killed. ABC News US, citing a State Department spokesperson, says four Americans die. All accounts indicate the crash happens in Kenya’s Samburu County/area.
The US Embassy and consular officials provide assistance to the victims’ families, with outlets describing ongoing support following the crash. The exact circumstances of the crash are not detailed in the provided reports, and further information is left to later updates from Kenyan authorities and the US government.
