Horrific Plane Crash in Unity State, South Sudan, Kills at Least 20, Including Pilot and Co-pilot
A plane crashed near an oil field in Unity State, South Sudan, killing at least 20 people. The crash occurred at 10:30 AM local time (08:30 GMT) on Wednesday while the aircraft was en route to the capital, Juba.
Horrific Plane Crash in Unity State, South Sudan, Kills at Least 20, Including Pilot and Co-pilot
Horrific Plane Crash in Unity State, South Sudan, Kills at Least 20, Including Pilot and Co-pilot
A plane crashed near an oil field in Unity State, South Sudan, killing at least 20 people. The crash occurred at 10:30 AM local time (08:30 GMT) on Wednesday while the aircraft was en route to the capital, Juba.
Unity State's Information Minister Gatwech Bipal Both told AFP News Agency, "The plane crashed 500 meters from the airport. There were 21 people on board. So far, one person has been rescued alive."
The rescued individual is a South Sudanese engineer working at the oil field. He has been confirmed to be admitted to Bentiu State Hospital.
The minister further confirmed that the plane was chartered by the Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC) and operated by Light Air Services Aviation. The aircraft was on a routine mission to inspect the area.
Earlier, the United Nations Radio Miraya reported that the pilot and co-pilot were among the deceased.
The incident has cast a shadow of grief over the region, with concerns rising among other workers at the oil field. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
