Precision Air Crash: Three dead, 28 rescued

By  The Citizen Reporter

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Mwananchi Communications Limited

Bukoba. Three people have lost their lives in Precision Air plane crash that occurred on Sunday morning it has been confirmed

This has been confirmed by Kagera chief regional medical officer, Isesanda Kaniki, saying the dead include two men, and one woman.

The plane PW 494 -5H-PWF, flying from Dar-Bukoba-Mwanza had 43 passengers and crew on board, the cause of the crash is yet to be known but unconfirmed reports have attributed it to bad weather.

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Of those on board 39 were passengers, two cabin crew and two pilots, this is according to Kagera Regional Commissioner,  Albert Chalamila.

The plane was reportedly under the stewardship of Captain Buruhani Rubaga.

According to Kagera Regional Police Commander (RPC), William Mwampaghale, has said rescue efforts are ongoing.

Video footage broadcast on local media showed the plane largely submerged as rescuers waded through water to bring people to safety.


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