A plane in Pakistan with 99 passengers and 8 crew members on board crashed into a residential area in the southern city of Karachi on Friday, killing several people on the ground. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane was close to landing when it came down among houses, sparking an explosion and sending plumes of smoke into the air that could be seen from some distance away.
The mayor of the city, who spoke at the scene of the crash, is quoted by the Associated Press confirming there were no survivors from the plane.
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane was close to landing when it came down among houses, sparking an explosion and sending plumes of smoke into the air that could be seen from some distance away.
Residents near the scene said their walls shook before a big explosion erupted as the plane slammed into their neighbourhood.
TV footage showed smoke billowing from the scene and debris scattered in streets, as ambulances rushed through chaotic crowds of people.
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This is how the Prime Minister of Pakistan tweets after the incident.
The mayor of the city, who spoke at the scene of the crash, is quoted by the Associated Press confirming there were no survivors from the plane.
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane was close to landing when it came down among houses, sparking an explosion and sending plumes of smoke into the air that could be seen from some distance away.
Residents near the scene said their walls shook before a big explosion erupted as the plane slammed into their neighbourhood.
TV footage showed smoke billowing from the scene and debris scattered in streets, as ambulances rushed through chaotic crowds of people.
Watch the Video Below...
This is how the Prime Minister of Pakistan tweets after the incident.
Shocked & saddened by the PIA crash. Am in touch with PIA CEO Arshad Malik, who has left for Karachi & with the rescue & relief teams on ground as this is the priority right now. Immediate inquiry will be instituted. Prayers & condolences go to families of the deceased.— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 22, 2020
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