Video | Small plane crashes on highway in Malaysia; at least 10 dead
- August 17, 2023
- 0
At least 10 people died after airplane with eight people on board collapse on a highway where he collided with a car and motorcycle near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
At least 10 people died after airplane with eight people on board collapse on a highway where he collided with a car and motorcycle near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Among the dead are eight passengers on the planeas good as car and motorcycle drivers According to police sources cited by the Malaysian government agency, they were driving on a highway in the state of Selangor, adjacent to Kuala Lumpur. Burnama.
One of the victims was the chairman of the Local Government, Housing and Environment Committee of the state of Pahang, located in the west of the Malaysian Peninsula.
crashed plane – Beechcraft Model 390
The Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement that a Beechcraft Model 390 aircraft crashed near the town of Elmina on its way between the island of Langkawi and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, near Kuala Lumpur.
Selangor Police Chief Hussein Omar Khan said the accident happened shortly after. before getting the green light to land.
“However, two minutes before landing, the plane lost control and crashed into a motorcycle and a car, crashing into the road,” Hussain said.
The Prime Minister expresses his condolences
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil expressed their condolences to the victims on Facebook.
no emergency call
“There was no emergency call, the plane was allowed to land,” said Hussein Omar Khan.
The country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAM) said the flight took off from the resort island of Langkawi and was heading to Selangor Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, near the capital Kuala Lumpur.
The photo and video of the accident shows the immediate moments of the collision, with a column of smoke and a blackened patch of asphalt.
The police are investigating the cause of the accident and the identity of the victims. (EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
As an experienced journalist and author, Mary has been reporting on the latest news and trends for over 5 years. With a passion for uncovering the stories behind the headlines, Mary has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in the world of journalism. Her writing style is insightful, engaging and thought-provoking, as she takes a deep dive into the most pressing issues of our time.
Next Post
Named cat breeds with the highest IQ
