Military plane crash in DR Congo kills at least 17, including two generals
An army aircraft crashed into a residential area in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing civilians and two generals, according to Al Jazeera.
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At least 17 people have been killed after a Democratic Republic of Congo army plane crashed into a residential area, according to Al Jazeera.
Those killed included civilians on the ground as well as two generals connected to the flight. The crash occurred in a populated area, and the death toll was reported as rescue and recovery efforts got underway.
No further details on the cause of the crash, the type of aircraft involved, or the precise location within the country were included in initial reports. Congolese authorities had not yet issued a full public statement on the circumstances of the incident at the time of reporting.
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- Plane crash in DR Congo kills at least 17 — Al Jazeera — All
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