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Plane crashes killing EU officials onboard

Valetta - The aircraft was believed to be carrying officials from EU border agency, Frontex

By Reuters

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Published: Mon 24 Oct 2016, 11:40 AM

Last updated: Mon 24 Oct 2016, 1:59 PM

A light aircraft believed to be carrying officials from EU border agency Frontex crashed shortly after take-off from Malta on Monday, killing at least five people, airport sources and witnesses said.
The crash, Malta's worst peacetime aircraft accident, happened at about 0530 GMT, as the plane was heading for Misrata in Libya, said officials.
Rescuers were looking for survivors. The plane, a twin-prop Metroliner, can carry around 10 people.
The Times of Malta said the plane had been leased from Luxembourg for use by Frontex officials. There was no immediate news on the nationality of the victims.
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