A helicopter has reportedly crashed near Kirish, close to Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya.

According to a preliminary report from the police, seven tourists were on board the chopper before it went down.

“Their nationality is yet to be known,” police said.

Kenya Red Cross emergency response teams are participating in a multi-agency response effort as rescue teams work to access the crash site.

Locals and rescue teams are moving towards the site, where smoke and fire have been reported.

Details surrounding the crash remain unclear, including the condition of those on board and whether there were any casualties.