Airplane Crash in Lithuania Causes Fatalities and Injuries
Accident Near Vilnius Airport
RIGA, An aircraft operating on behalf of DHL from Leipzig crashed into a residential building near Vilnius Airport, resulting in at least one fatality and three injuries, according to the BNS news agency. The report cites an emergency services spokeswoman, as relayed by the German news agency dpa.
Preliminary Reports and Injuries
Initial reports showed there were four people on the plane and all the reported casualties came from the aircraft. The injured three have been taken to hospital.
Emergency Response
Numerous emergency service vehicles and personnel are at the location, which is about 4 kilometres from the Lithuanian capital’s airport. The cause of the accident is not immediately known.
Rescue Efforts
Preliminary data from the rescue service indicates that emergency crews were informed at 5.28 am (0328 GMT) that a cargo plane had crashed into a building. It is said to be a two-storey residential house that is on fire.
Plane Belongs to DHL Contractor
The head of the Lithuanian DHL subsidiary confirmed to Lithuanian radio that the plane belonged to a contractor of the company.
Conclusion
The cause of the accident is currently unknown, and an investigation is underway to determine what led to the plane crashing into the residential building. Our thoughts are with the families of those affected and those who were injured in the accident.
FAQs
Q: Who was operating the plane?
A: The plane was operated on behalf of DHL from Leipzig.
Q: How many people were on the plane?
A: There were four people on the plane.
Q: Were there any survivors?
A: Three of the four people on the plane were injured and have been taken to hospital.
Q: What is the current condition of the survivors?
A: The three injured individuals are being treated at a hospital.
Q: What is the status of the investigation?
A: The cause of the accident is currently unknown and an investigation is underway.