Passenger Plane Carrying 107 Crashes Near Residential Area by Airport in Pakistan (Update 2)
[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] A Pakistan International Airlines A320 passenger plane carrying 107 people crashed near a residential area close to Karachi Airport in southern Pakistan on the 22nd (local time).
Local media such as Express Tribune and Dawn reported that Abdul Sattar, spokesperson for Pakistan International Airlines, confirmed the crash of the airline's passenger plane on the same day.
The aircraft was flight PK8303, a passenger plane from Lahore to Karachi. It was reported that a total of 107 people were on board, including 99 passengers and 8 crew members.
Rescue authorities declared a state of emergency at all hospitals near Karachi Airport.
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The aviation authorities stated, "Since rescue operations are ongoing, detailed information will be disclosed as soon as it is confirmed."
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