10 including army chief killed in Kenyan helicopter crash

Nairobi: 10 people, including the army chief, died as a result of a helicopter crash in Kenya.

Confirming the army chief's death in the crash, Kenyan President William Ruto announced that a military helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday, killing 10 people, including army chief General Francis Ogola.

After the tragic accident, the President of Kenya declared three days of mourning in the country.

The President further informed that two soldiers survived the helicopter crash and were shifted to the hospital.

He continued to say that an investigation team has been formed to find out the cause of the accident.