19 confirmed dead in plane crash in Tanzania
A total of 19 people were killed in a plane crash on Sunday morning in Tanzania.
“Precision Air regrets to confirm that 19 fatalities and 24 survivors have been reported by emergency services at the scene of the accident involving flight PW-494 which crashed into the lake today Victoria to Bukoba,” the airline announced on its official website. Twitter.
The plane, owned by Precision Air, was flying from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba via Mwanza when it reportedly encountered a storm and heavy rain before crashing into the lake which has its shore near the airport.
The airline listed the number of passengers on board as 39 (38 adults and 1 infant) with four crew members - a total of 43 passengers.
READ ALSO:"The names of passengers and crew on board the aircraft will not be released until all next of kin have been notified. Relatives and friends of those who may have been on board are requested to call the hotline,” he added.
He expressed his "heartfelt condolences" to the families and friends of the passenger and crew involved in the accident, noting that the company will endeavor to provide them with information and any assistance they may need in this difficult time.
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A total of 19 people were killed in a plane crash on Sunday morning in Tanzania.
“Precision Air regrets to confirm that 19 fatalities and 24 survivors have been reported by emergency services at the scene of the accident involving flight PW-494 which crashed into the lake today Victoria to Bukoba,” the airline announced on its official website. Twitter.
The plane, owned by Precision Air, was flying from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba via Mwanza when it reportedly encountered a storm and heavy rain before crashing into the lake which has its shore near the airport.
The airline listed the number of passengers on board as 39 (38 adults and 1 infant) with four crew members - a total of 43 passengers.
READ ALSO:"The names of passengers and crew on board the aircraft will not be released until all next of kin have been notified. Relatives and friends of those who may have been on board are requested to call the hotline,” he added.
He expressed his "heartfelt condolences" to the families and friends of the passenger and crew involved in the accident, noting that the company will endeavor to provide them with information and any assistance they may need in this difficult time.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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