At least 23 killed in Congo plane crash; casualties on the ground as well

death toll of unfortunate plane that crashed on vember 24 on takeoff in Congo’s eastern city of Goma has risen to 23. aircraft crashed into residential homes near Goma’s airport in rth Kivu province. ' crash killed 17 passengers on board and also possibly people on ground,' police officials said

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23 people die in plane crash

One of officials from rescue team reported that death toll increased to 23 after bodies were recovered from site of crash. Goma rescue service coordinator Joseph Makundi told international media that 23 people are de. Richard Mangolopa, Goma airport official informed that considering gravity of incident, survivors are expected. 

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re were 17 passengers and 2 crew members 

aircraft Dornier-228 was heed for Beni, which is located 350 kilometers (220 miles) in rth of Goma. In a sudden turn of events, while taking off, it crashed on nearby populated area of Goma, which is located towards east of country. Heritier Said Mamou, a staff member of Busy Bee informed that re were 17 passengers on board along with two crew members. flight took off at its usual time in morning at  9-9.10 am. 

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Investigation is still going on

Goma is located in province of rth Kivu of Congo. goverr of rth Kivu was first one to release an official statement about crash along with number of passengers on board. investigation is still going on to ascertain main cause that led to plane crash. One of maintenance workers of Busy Bee told international media that crash happened due to technical problems. rescue operation is still going on and number of casualties on ground is still unkwn.  

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