A charity with links to Kent says a member of their team in Haiti is feared dead, while others are missing.

Mission Aviation Fellowship has bases in Ashford and Folkestone, as well as in the earthquake-hit country. They fly aid to some the poorest areas around the globe and are playing a key role in bringing help to the disaster-struck Caribbean country.

A local member of their 21-strong Haiti team is thought to have been killed in the earthquake while another two local team members are missing. The charity said non-essential staff and their dependants are being withdrawn from the country while a team of key staff members will remain to coordinate efforts.

Audio: Mission Aviation Fellowship's Emma Stewart

Spokesman Emma Stewart said: "We have three aircraft based in Gonaives, on the West coast of Haiti. Our team has been affected by the incident. One local staff member is feared dead and two are missing. All international staff are safe."

The charity's Ashford and Folkestone bases are in contact with offices around the globe to bring the world the latest news from Haiti and are helping coordinate the disaster relief effort.

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