Sudan military plane crash kills 46, including senior commander
Antonov aircraft said to be crash in the incident. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
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The death toll from a Sudanese military plane crash in Omdurman, near the capital Khartoum, has risen to at least 46, including high-ranking military officers and civilians, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
The Antonov aircraft crashed late on Tuesday during takeoff from Wadi Seidna military airport in northern Omdurman, with sources attributing the incident to a technical failure.
According to the Sudanese Ministry of Information, the casualties include 17 military personnel and 29 civilians, while 10 others were injured. Among the dead was Major General Bahr Ahmed, a senior commander in Khartoum who previously oversaw military operations in the capital.
The Sudanese military, currently engaged in a conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023, confirmed the incident but did not disclose the exact cause. However, military sources suggested a technical malfunction was likely responsible.
Firefighting teams managed to contain the blaze at the crash site as authorities continued investigations into the tragic accident.
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