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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>A tragic plane crash near Malindi Airport in coastal Kenya on Friday claimed three lives and left a trail of destruction, local authorities confirmed.<\/b><\/p>\n

The light aircraft crash landed in the town of Kwachocha, along the busy Malindi-Mombasa highway, just meters from the airport. Eyewitnesses described harrowing scenes as the plane struck bystanders and burst into flames upon impact.<\/p>\n

Salim Mwayaya, a local witness, recounted the horror:<\/p>\n

Authorities identified the victims as a motorcycle taxi rider who was burned to death and two others struck by parts of the disintegrating aircraft.<\/p>\n

The crash has reignited concerns about safety measures in the vicinity of the airport. Rashid Odhiambo, a Member of the County Assembly, emphasized the urgency of enforcing precautions:<\/p>\n

The Kwachocha neighborhood, where the crash occurred, has been at the center of a legal dispute over the expansion of Malindi Airport. Residents have challenged government plans to extend the airport’s boundaries without resolving land compensation issues.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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