Mwihoko: Mother Helplessly Cries after Her Kid Remains Missing Following Plane Crash
- On Thursday, August 7, a plane crashed, leaving several people dead and many others nursing injuries
- The crash caused extensive wreckage to residential houses as locals came out in large numbers to witness what had happened
- Many were shattered and in tears as screams and painful wails filled the air, mourning the various losses
The plane crash in Mwihoko, Githurai 45, Ruiru constituency, Kiambu county, has left Kenyans in shock.
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The residents were most affected, with some losing family members while others sustained serious injuries.
When did Mwihoko plane crash happen?
A heartbreaking video captured the emotional moment a woman was inconsolable after the incident.
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she could not find her child following the accident that happened on Thursday afternoon, August 7.
"Tears of a parent who will never see their child again," read the caption on the short TikTok video.
Mwohoko mum cries after plane crash
The shattered mum was being carried away from the accident scene and brought to an ambulance van.
She helplessly wailed, crying, "my child," while journalists surrounded her, trying to capture her emotions.
As she reached the van, a woman accompanying her warmly embraced her, trying to console her.
The mother was sorely overwhelmed, unsure of what to do or think about her missing child.
Other onlookers, drawn by the horrific incident, watched helplessly, their faces clouded with grief.
The crash left a significant mark not only on the area but also in the minds and hearts of the locals.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Njeri Ndaru, a psychologist opened up on the torture and thought process of the disappearance of a loved one.
"It is like losing a loved one. With the kind of impact the crash had and the wreckage all over the place definitely the mother believed her daughter was dead. In times of confusion or lack of information and when we are faced with such situations, bad thoughts are the one that fill our minds.
This is because of waht we see, hear or have experienced. There was no chance she thought her daughter had escaped the aftermath. It is hard to be sober at such times and no level of optimism can chage situations. Not in such cases," she said.
Kenyans sympathise with Mwihoko mum
Social media users sympathised with the mother and the affected residents, penning moving messages in the comment section.
Ruguru Kangau:
"May the Lord comfort all those that have lost their loved ones."
Shiku Beth:
"😭😭😭 So heartbreaking, sorry for the loss. Hii mwezi iishe. Sasa inafanya nikakumbuka 1998."
Loice Nduta:
"God comfort the family of the bereaved in that plane crash and may the souls rest in peace."
Stephen Kyalo:
"So painful. May God give her the strength to overcome these tough moments."
Fridah Munjiru:
"God have mercy on us, and on the whole world."
Nyawira Kanyi:
"🫂🫂🫂🫂May God give them peace that surpasses all human understanding."
user2753047461188Goerjinah:
"Me nakumbuka wakati wa Moi, kuna time hakukunyesha miaka kadhaa. Moi aliitisha maombi, kila mtu alitokea kuomba na kufunga, and I tell you, tukimaliza maombi kulinyesha mvua kubwa sana. Anyway, we need a prayer day kila mtu atokee kuomba ili Mungu aiponye nchi yetu."
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Eyewitnesses narrate Mwihoko plane crash
In another story, eyewitnesses narrated the moment the aircraft crashed.
One of the residents said she was on her balcony when she looked up and saw the light aircraft, which carried four personnel, start spinning while on fire.
The plane, a Cessna Citation XLS, registration 5Y-FDM, had experienced technical issues midair before crashing into the residential houses.
Before she could understand what was happening, the helicopter landed with a big bang, shaking the area.
Another said he and his friends were playing soccer when they helplessly and fearfully saw the plane crash.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
