An aircraft crash-landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday, June 11, triggering an immediate emergency response from aviation and rescue agencies.
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident and said emergency teams moved quickly to the scene. The organization said officials had not yet confirmed the number of injured or any possible fatalities.
In its statement, the Kenya Red Cross said it received reports of a crash-landing incident at JKIA. It added that response teams were already managing the situation.
The Kenya Airports Authority also confirmed the emergency at about 12:08 pm. The authority said it activated all emergency procedures immediately after the incident.
KAA said multiple response teams and partner agencies rushed to handle the situation. Officials said they were working to secure the area and assess the impact of the crash landing.
It remained unclear whether the incident disrupted normal airport operations. However, early reports indicated that several passengers experienced delays and temporary disruption.
Authorities have not released details about the aircraft or its destination. Investigations are expected to determine the cause of the crash landing.
Emergency crews continued working at the airport as aviation officials monitored the situation closely. Further updates are expected once assessments are complete.
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