A small plane crashed into a residential area of Colombia's second-largest city Medellin, airport authorities and the mayor said. Medellin's Mayor, Daniel Quintero, said that all on board were killed in the accident.

“There has been a plane accident in the Belen Rosales sector. The full capacity of government has been activated to assist the victims,” Daniel Quintero said.

The plane took off from Olaya Herrera airport in the morning. It later reported an engine failure before crashing into a house. Thick plumes of black smoke were seen in the air after the crash in videos widely shared on social media as firefighters were seen working to douse flames.

The emergency services in the city were rushed to the scene. The aircraft had eight people on board including six passengers and two crew members. So far, there are no reports of anyone had been injured or killed in the house.

According to the emergency services, the plane crash-landed into a house, destroying its upper floors.

Source: Hindustan Times

BDST: 1350 HRS, NOV 22, 2022
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