**One fatality confirmed and three individuals injured as search operations continue for a fourth person missing in the incident.**
**Fatal Cargo Plane Crash Near Vilnius Airport Leaves One Dead**
**Fatal Cargo Plane Crash Near Vilnius Airport Leaves One Dead**
**A DHL cargo plane operated by Swiftair crashes, prompting emergency response and investigation**
At least one individual has tragically lost their life, while three others suffered injuries following the crash of a cargo plane near Vilnius airport early Monday morning. Search efforts are currently ongoing to locate a fourth individual who remains unaccounted for.
The aircraft, which was on a routine flight for DHL operated by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, went down close to a residential property during its approach for landing, as reported by local authorities. Fortunately, emergency services managed to evacuate all 12 residents from the nearby house without incident, ensuring their safety amidst the chaos.
The flight took off from DHL’s hub at Leipzig Airport in Germany shortly after 03:00 local time (02:00 GMT) and impacted around an hour and a half later. Flight-tracking data from Flightradar24 indicates that operations at Vilnius airport are proceeding as usual, despite the crash.
Firefighters were seen battling smoke emanating from a building roughly 1.3 kilometers (0.8 miles) north of the airport runway, indicating the potential severity of the incident. As the investigation into the cause of the crash begins, Lithuanian authorities are working to piece together the events leading to this tragic accident.
