Plane crash in South Sudan kills 14: officials

Author: news24.comPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: South Sudan

World / International

Plane crash in South Sudan kills 14: officials

A small plane crashed on Monday near the capital Juba in South Sudan, killing all 13 passengers and the pilot. The circumstances of the accident are not yet clear, and an investigation is underway to determine the causes of the tragedy.

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