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Small plane crashes into residential area near Goma airport, killing 18 (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) | |
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A small plane with 18 people on board crashed during take-off on Sunday, coming down in a residential area of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. | A small plane with 18 people on board crashed during take-off on Sunday, coming down in a residential area of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. |
The flight was operated by local company Busy Bee and was en route to Beni with 16 passengers and two crew on board. Both cities are in North Kivu province. | The flight was operated by local company Busy Bee and was en route to Beni with 16 passengers and two crew on board. Both cities are in North Kivu province. |
At least 18 people were killed in the crash, according to local officials. | At least 18 people were killed in the crash, according to local officials. |
One eyewitness told reporters that at least two people were rescued from the wreckage before it exploded. | One eyewitness told reporters that at least two people were rescued from the wreckage before it exploded. |
It’s not clear yet how many people on the ground were injured or killed in the crash. | It’s not clear yet how many people on the ground were injured or killed in the crash. |
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