9 killed after civilian plane crashes in Port Sudan airport -army statement

Reuters

24 July, 2023, 10:10 am

Last modified: 24 July, 2023, 10:15 am

9 killed after civilian plane crashes in Port Sudan airport -army statement

Reuters

24 July, 2023, 10:10 am

Last modified: 24 July, 2023, 10:15 am

Photo: Collected

Photo: Collected

Nine were killed, including four military personnel, after a civilian plane crashed in Port Sudan airport due to a technical failure, the Sudanese army said on Sunday (24 July).

The army added in a statement that a female child survived the crash.

The Antonov plane malfunctioned as it was taking off before crashing, it added.

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