A devastating plane crash has claimed the lives of at least 14 individuals in South Sudan. The aircraft, a Cessna, went down and erupted in flames on the outskirts of the capital city, Juba. The country's civil aviation authority confirmed that all 13 passengers and the pilot perished in the incident.
Circumstances of the Crash
Preliminary reports indicate that the flight, which originated from Yei town, may have encountered adverse weather conditions leading to poor visibility. The civil aviation authority stated that among the deceased were two Kenyan nationals, with the remaining victims being South Sudanese citizens.
Response and Investigation
An emergency team has been dispatched to the crash site, located approximately 12 miles outside Juba. Videos circulating on social media depict the wreckage engulfed in flames, with the surrounding area appearing hilly and shrouded in mist. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the tragedy.
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