Horrifying moment a DHL cargo plane crashes into homes, killing at least 1 person (Image: Credit: Arvydas Paukstys via Storyful)
At least one person was killed, and three others were injured, when a DHL cargo plane flying from Germany crashed into a residential building near Lithuania’s Vilnius airport during its landing early Monday, Nov. 25, officials said.
Local media reported that four people were onboard the plane at the time of the crash, one of whom was killed.
According to the State Fire and Rescue Service, 12 people were evacuated from the residential building. The plane hit the ground and slid approximately 100 meters before crashing into the structure.
Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas wrote on Facebook that the outcome could have been “much worse” and that all residents of the house were safely evacuated and would be provided with temporary hotel accommodation.
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The plane, operated by DHL’s Spanish contractor Swiftair, was flying from Leipzig, Germany, to Lithuania, local media said.
Footage captured by security cameras shows the plane approaching and an explosion following the crash.
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Credit: Arvydas Paukstys via Storyful
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