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A helicopter carrying some politicians has reportedly crashed in Lake Nakuru moments after it took off. Reports on who is aboard it are still scanty though according to Red Cross, via a Tweet, rescue operations are underway. 

Nakuru OCPD Joshua Omukata has confirmed the incident saying that they are waiting for boats in order to start the rescue mission.  

Nakuru senator Susan Kihika said that some of those who were on board are members of her communication team. She said the plane was to carry some journalist from Jarika Hotel to a campaign function. 

The chopper was heading to Narok for a Jubilee campaigns

According to The Star newspaper, some of the chopper's debris has been seen floating in the lake but the rescue team is yet to find the occupants. 

The lake has been cordoned off for rescue operations.