A devastating plane crash occurred on the outskirts of South Sudan's capital, Juba, claiming the lives of all 13 passengers and the pilot. The Cessna aircraft went down on Monday, as confirmed by the country's civil aviation authority.
Details of the Incident
The aircraft was arriving from Yei town when it crashed approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) outside Juba. Preliminary reports suggest that adverse weather conditions leading to poor visibility may have been a contributing factor to the tragedy.
Victims and Response
Among the deceased were two Kenyan nationals, with the remaining victims identified as South Sudanese. The civil aviation authority has dispatched a team to the crash site to conduct a thorough investigation.
Videos shared on social media depicted the wreckage engulfed in flames, with the surrounding area appearing hilly and shrouded in mist. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the crash.
