South Sudan - Dozens Killed in Juba Plane Crash

There is general consternation and confusion in South Sudan as the country mourns dozens of people who died when a cargo plane crashed on take-off near the international airport in the country's capital Juba yesterday, October 4, 2015.

BBC reported that at least 25 people died in the plane crash, stating that some reports put the death toll as high as 40 people. Reuters cited a witness who reportedly saw 41 bodies, some of which were covered by cloth. A police officer, who did not give his name because he was not authorized to speak to the media, also put the death toll at 41. Reports further state that it was unclear how many of the victims were on the plane and how many were on the ground. The Antonov An-12 plane was heading to Paloch in Upper Nile State and crashed just 800m from the runway, BBC reported. The Antonov State Company is a Ukrainian aircraft manufacturing company.

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