Just one individual has survived a airplane crash in South Sudan, which killed 20 oil employees who have been on board, the federal government mentioned.
The airplane, which was heading to the capital, Juba, crashed three minutes after take-near the oil fields in Unity State on Wednesday morning, mentioned Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol.
Among the many victims are 5 overseas nationals: two Chinese language, one Indian, and two Ugandan crew members. The 15 different victims have been all South Sudanese.
The reason for the crash has not been decided, however authorities mentioned they’re investigating.
“Our ideas and condolences exit to the households and family members of these on board throughout this extremely tough time,” mentioned Chol.
The oil employees, who have been all males, labored for the Better Pioneer Firm (GPOC) and the airplane was operated by Gentle Air Companies Aviation Firm.
GPOC is a three way partnership that features state-owned oil firms from India, China, Malaysia, and South Sudan.
It was meant to be a routine exploration mission.
South Sudan’s aviation infrastructure isn’t properly developed and the nation has a poor security report.
Air accidents are widespread, and regularly blamed on overloading of the plane or the climate circumstances.
In 2021, 5 folks have been killed after a cargo airplane carrying gas for the UN’s World Meals Programme (WFP) crashed close to Juba.
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