In a tragic incident, a DHL cargo plane crash has claimed the life of one crew member while igniting a fire in a residential area close to Vilnius Airport.
DHL Cargo Plane Tragedy in Lithuania: Crash Claims Life and Sparks Fire
DHL Cargo Plane Tragedy in Lithuania: Crash Claims Life and Sparks Fire
A DHL cargo plane crash near Vilnius Airport leaves one dead and ignites residential fire.
On November 25, 2024, a DHL cargo plane tragically crashed near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania, killing one person on board and causing a fire in the surrounding residential area. The aircraft took off from Leipzig, Germany, before crashing shortly before its landing at 5:30 a.m., according to airport officials.
Tadas Vasiliauskas, spokesperson for Lithuanian Airports, confirmed the death of one of the four crew members aboard the plane operated by Swiftair, a Spanish airline. The incident occurred just outside the airport’s perimeter, where the cargo plane struck homes and triggered a significant fire, highlighting the severity of the accident.
As of now, DHL representatives have not responded to requests for further information regarding the crash or crew status. The details surrounding the cause of the crash remain unclear, and investigations are likely ongoing. This situation is developing, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Tadas Vasiliauskas, spokesperson for Lithuanian Airports, confirmed the death of one of the four crew members aboard the plane operated by Swiftair, a Spanish airline. The incident occurred just outside the airport’s perimeter, where the cargo plane struck homes and triggered a significant fire, highlighting the severity of the accident.
As of now, DHL representatives have not responded to requests for further information regarding the crash or crew status. The details surrounding the cause of the crash remain unclear, and investigations are likely ongoing. This situation is developing, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
