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6 Killed in Plane Crash in Venezuela


Thu 23 Jun 2022 | 09:41 AM
Israa Farhan

Six people died after a “Learjet 55C” plane crashed near Valles del Tuy gorge in southern the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, according to local journalists.

One of the local journalists said that the firefighters found a Learjet 55C jet crashed in Quakharito district in San Cristobal and Rojas cities, and no one came alive.

He added that according to the latest data, the plane took off with 6 people on board heading to Caracas airport.

“Flightradar” services confirm this data, noting that the plane was in the air for 29 minutes before losing speed and altitude in the mentioned area.

The local journalist pointed out that the aircraft was carrying two pilots and 4 passengers on board, including

Christian Toni, the president of Estudiantes de Mérida football club.