A plane crash in Unity State, South Sudan, on Wednesday claimed the lives of at least eighteen persons.
The majority of the passengers and crew members on board were killed when the plane crashed, according to Radio Miraya, which is run by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The plane had taken off from an oilfield in the northern state.
There were twenty-one passengers and staff members on the doomed airplane. Only three people reportedly survived, although it’s unclear how they’re doing now.
Michael Makuei, the minister of information for South Sudan, has not yet released an official comment regarding the disaster.
In war-torn South Sudan, where antiquated planes and inadequate infrastructure continue to pose major risks, this most recent occurrence adds to the mounting record of aviation disasters.
September 2018: A small passenger jet traveling from Juba to Yirol crashed, killing at least 19 passengers.
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November 2015: Dozens of people were killed when a Russian-built cargo plane carrying passengers crashed shortly after departure from Juba International Airport.
The cause of the most recent crash is being investigated by authorities. Although officials have not ruled out other potential causes, preliminary indications indicate that the aircraft may have experienced mechanical issues.
The government of South Sudan has pledged to make an official announcement as soon as additional information is verified.
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