ST. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda, Oct 7, CMC – Antiguan police disclose that two people have been confirmed dead following the crash of a Fly Montserrat plane at the V.C.Bird International airport late Sunday.
Speaking on Observer Radio, Police spokesman Sargeant William Holder confirmed the death of the pilot and a female passenger.
Two other passengers have been hospitalised in critical condition at the Mount St. John’s Medical Centre in the capital, St John’, Holder said.
Just after 4 p.m. Sunday, the plane crashed onto the eastern section of the runaway shortly after take off.
Police and emergency officials are on the scene of the incident.
More details to follow.
Â
