Cargo plane crashes into residential building in Vilnius

25.11.2024 08:55

A DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport on Monday morning.

The plane, flying from Leipzig, crashed into a two-story residential building, causing a massive fire at the site.

12 local residents were evacuated from the scene, Reuters reports, citing airport representatives and Lithuanian police.

There were presumably four people on board. Information about the victims is being clarified.

According to sources, a major fire broke out on the ground after the cargo plane crashed.

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There were two pilots and two DHL employees on board the Boeing 737 cargo plane.

According to unconfirmed reports, the pilot of the plane that crashed in Vilnius, Lithuania, has died; there are no reports of casualties on the ground.

The police have begun an investigation into the incident.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources