At Least 18 People Killed In South Sudan Plane Crash

MOSCOW, Jan 29 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- A plane carrying 21 people crashed in South Sudan on Wednesday, killing 18, including two pilots, while three others remain in critical condition, South Sudan Eagles Media reported, according to Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

"A plane carrying 21 passengers, including the pilot, has crashed while departing from Unity Oil Field, killing 18 people and leaving three others in critical condition. The pilot and co-pilot are among the dead," South Sudan Eagles Media said on X.

Among the passengers were 16 South Sudanese, two Chinese and one Indian, the Eye Radio broadcaster reported, citing multiple sources.

Operated by the Light Air Services logistics company, the plane was reportedly transporting engineers from the Unity oilfield to the capital of Juba.

The plane took off from the oilfield, but its wing broke off, causing it to crash 10 minutes later, an eyewitness told the broadcaster.

-- BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI