Pakistani aircraft crashes in Karachi
23 May, 2020
A PIA aircraft with 99 passengers and eight crew members on board crashed on Friday in a residential section of the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, officials said.
“The plane PK 8303 with 99 passengers and 8 crew members has crashed,” said a spokesman for the national carrier.
The Pakistani army said its quick reaction force and paramilitary troops reach the site for relief and rescue efforts alongside civil administration.
Local TV station Geo showed crowds near to the scene which were a densely populated area and ambulances trying to create their way through. In addition, it showed black smoke billowing from the scene.
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