Sudan: More than 40 killed, several injured following a military plane crash

A plane that was alleged to have soldiers was involved in an accident near a human settlement in Sudan
Those who died in the crash on Tuesday, February 25 include workers, soldiers, and civilians from the area of residence
A Sudanese army spokesman said the injured had received treatment, and the fire from the accident was controlled

Sudan: About 40 people were killed when a military plane crashed into human settlements in Omdurman.

The number of deaths from the previously reported plane crash was 19, has increased to more than 40. Photo: Anadolu.
Source: UGC

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Antonov's plane crashed on Tuesday, February 25, while flying from ward Seidna, a military airport in northern Omdurman.

According to Al Jazeera's network, the number of deaths from the plane crash that was previously reported to 19, has increased to 46.

The plane, reportedly crashed into a civilian house, resulted in the deaths of its staff and several soldiers aboard the plane.

Witnesses at the scene reported that some people on the ground were also killed, while others were seriously injured when the fallen birds hit human settlements.

20 people died in a plane crash in South Sudan

The recent accident happened just weeks after a separate accident in northern South Sudan, resulting in the deaths of approximately 20 people.

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Sudan: More than 40 killed, several injured when a military plane crashed near a settlement — The video captured when the rescuers were taking the bodies from the remains of the fallen bird. Photo: Tor Madira.
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Unity Gatwech State Information Minister Bipal said the plane had about 21 passengers when the tragedy occurred, indicating that only one person survived the crash.

The aircraft, which included oil workers from Greater Pioneer Operating Company, crashed into Unity oil field, a large oil reservoir in northern South Sudan, while heading to the capital, Juba.

Bipal said the plane crashed 500 meters from the airport. He previously reported 18 deaths, but the number of deaths later increased to 20 after two more rescuers died from their injuries.

A video clip emerged showing the consequences of the accident, leaving many in surprise. Local residents were seen gathered at the scene with officials taking the bodies from the remains.

The video showed the plane being completely destroyed, with just a few parts left. The rescue forces who died the bodies one after the other, and closed them with blue sheets before putting them in a car.