AMREF Staff Break into Tears after Viewing Bodies of Colleagues Who Died in Mwihoko Plane Crash

• A plane belonging to AMREF sadly crashed in Mwihoko, Githurai, in Kiambu county, killing medics as well as residents of the building it hit before going down
• When it crashed, hundreds of people rushed to the site to see what happened, as they'd heard the loudest bang ever and after getting over the shock, they started helping
• Some of the fatalities included medics from AMREF, and when their colleagues heard what happened and arrived at the site, they were devastated

Mwihoko, Kiambu: An AMREF plane sadly crashed, killing all on board, and when their colleagues arrived at the scene, they were inconsolable; a video has shown them consoling each other.

In a video shared on TikTok, the men and women are seen trying hard to work but would take some time to hug each other and just let the tears fall down their faces.

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Some took the time to console the ones who were overwhelmed by emotions. Many people from all walks of life have shared kind words and wise gems for the difficult period.

"At this point have realised that life is unpredictable and it can actually end at any time. So sad," said a netizen identified as Ednah Anyumba.

What did AMREF say about Mwihoko crash?

The leadership of the ill-fated AMREF plane that crashed on Thursday, August 7, revealed that it was a high-performing jet that had never been taken in for mechanical failures.

According to Stephen Gitau, the AMREF Flying Doctors chief executive officer, the aircraft was routinely subjected to over-par checks, and the crews underwent high levels of training.

Six people died after the Cessna Citation XLS (5Y-FDM), fell and crashed into an estate.

Kenyans react to the story

Kanja girl:

"Ukiamka na urudi nyumbani uhai Una kila sababu ya kuambia mungu asante."

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Raynnedrop

"Dear God, please let me have dreams with proper explanations how iam supposed to help. 😔😔😔 I feel so bad when things happen right after I dream about them but couldn't help 😔."

Dainah Andeyo:

"Poleni ,were nothing without God, please kama uko alive just take a minute thank God,Rip poleni kwa familia so painful 😭😭😭😭."

Manzi Wa Arsenal 🇬🇭🇬🇭:

"Sifuraahii comment za wengine kumbuka pia uyo mwenye amekufa ni mzazi na mtoto wa mtu,,,ukiamka ukiwa hai shukuru mungu😭😭😭."

John Kelvin:

"It's so heartbreaking by the tragic loss of lives in yesterday’s plane crash. My heart goes out to the families and friends who have lost their loved ones in such a heartbreaking way. May God grant you strength, comfort, and peace during this incredibly painful time. may the souls of the departed rest in eternal peace."

Empress:

"My condolences to all families, friends and colleagues of the deceased, so sad😭😢 yesterday tradegy in Ghana, today Kenya, my beloved brothFers and sisters hold strong, a very traumatic and gut-wrenching moment in Africa, the motherland is weeping🫂😭😢, my love and sympathy to all ❤️🇬🇭🇰🇪❤️."

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Kiambu woman mourns daughter who died in Mwihoko

Meanwhile, when the Cessna Citation 560 jet crashed in Mwihoko, it hit a building, and that is how the life of a 13 -year-old girl ended.

Many relatives and friends broke down, mourning the fatalities that occurred after the unprecedented plane crash.

A woman whose daughter was killed shared what her daughter was doing in the house right before she was killed.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke