Rescue operations are currently underway at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi after what authorities described as an “aircraft incident”.

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), through their official social media handles, said that they have dispatched emergency teams on the ground to evacuate those on board in the aircraft.

KAA through their social media pages where there are still giving updates of the tragedy that has been described as an aircraft incident assured the public that everything is under control and will keep feeding the public with more information until the situation is done.

“An aircraft overflying Nairobi encountered an incident at JKIA this morning. Immediate rescue operations are underway, led by our dedicated emergency response teams. We are working closely with authorities as we prioritize the safety of all involved,” KAA tweeted at 12:06 pm