An autopsy on six bodies of the fatal Nandi plane crash has confirmed that the victims died as a result of multiple injuries to the chest and head.
The injuries were in the spinal, chases, and head among other body parts, during the fatal plane crash in Mosop, Nandi County.
This is accordng to government pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor, who said the victims also suffered serious burns.
Among those perished in the crash were; Emurua Dikir MP Johana Ng’eno, Robert Kipkoech Keter, Amos Kimwetich Rotich, Nicholas Kosgei and Wycliffe Kiprotich Rono, as well as the pilot, retired Colonel George Were.
The autopsy exercise paved way for burial plans as investigations into the plane crash continue.
The horrific incident occurred on Saturday in Mosop, Nandi County, as the helicopter crashed and burst into flames on the edge of Chepkieb Forest, at about 4.45pm, moments after attempting to take off from a makeshift landing site near the forest.Â
Witnesses at the area speculated the accident was caused by poor visibility due to ongoing rains in the area.
