A plane crashed in Kenya’s coastal region of Kwale early Tuesday while en route to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

All 12 people on board were feared dead, officials said.

Local reports stated the plane was a 5Y-CCA aircraft and that a family of eight was on board.

The plane crashed in a hilly and forested area about 25 miles from Diani airstrip, authorities said.

This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.

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