At least 13 people have been killed after a military plane crashed near houses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and burst into flames.
Crash details
The aircraft went down close to residential areas, with horrifying pictures showing the plane engulfed by huge flames. The incident occurred on Friday, September 25, 2026, according to reports.
Impact and response
Emergency services are likely to be at the scene, though no further details about the cause of the crash or the identities of those killed have been released at this time. This is a breaking story and more information is expected to follow.
