14 people die in South Sudan plane crash near Juba

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14 people die in South Sudan plane crash near Juba

1 month ago

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14 people die in South Sudan plane crash near Juba

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A Cessna 208 Caravan crashed near Juba, killing all 14 on board.
The crash occurred possibly due to poor weather and low visibility.
A response team has been dispatched to assess the situation and assist emergency services.

A small passenger plane, a Cessna 208 operated by CityLink Aviation, crashed near Juba, South Sudan, killing all 14 people on board, including 13 passengers and the pilot. The crash site is located about 20 kilometers from the capital, with preliminary reports indicating that the aircraft may have gone down due to adverse weather conditions and low visibility, according to BBC and South China Morning Post.

Among those on board were 12 South Sudanese and two Kenyan nationals. All bodies were reportedly charred beyond recognition, complicating identification efforts, as noted by a rescue team member, according to South China Morning Post and Al Jazeera.

Authorities have sent a team to investigate the crash site and provide assistance to emergency services. Videos from the scene show the burning wreckage in a mist-covered area, highlighting the tragic nature of this incident, as reported by Africa News and Al Jazeera.