A rescue helicopter crash at Mount Kilimanjaro’s Barafu Camp has resulted in five fatalities. The helicopter was on a medical evacuation mission when it crashed on Tuesday, with all occupants confirmed dead at the scene.

• Five people died: the pilot, a doctor, a mountain guide, and two foreign tourists.
• The incident occurred at Barafu Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
• An investigation has been launched by Tanzania’s aviation authority to determine the cause of the crash, highlighting the inherent risks for climbers and rescue personnel in the region.