27 April 2024,   01:57
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A military plane crashed at Goma airport

A South African military plane crash-landed at the Goma airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a U.N. spokesman said.

Videos on social media showed smoke rising from the airplane but two sources at the airport, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there did not appear to be major damage to the plane.

67 people were rescued including eight crew members and 59 passengers. All passengers are safe and sound.

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