6 Die As Plane Carrying Medical Supplies Crashes In Somalia
Listen to this story
4 May 2020
At least six people have died after a small cargo plane carrying medical supplies ‘crashed’ near Bardale airport, Southwest region of Somalia
The incident took place around 3:45pm local time on Monday, Hassan Hussein, the regional transportation minister confirmed.
He added that the cause of the plane crash remains unknown and is being investigated.
According to reports, the plane was chartered by a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) and was transporting medical supplies and mosquito nets to Bardale.
Meanwhile, Somalia’s Health Ministry, on Monday, reported 34 new cases and three deaths from COVID-19 with 61 recoveries. The total cases toll 756 and deaths hit 35.
Support Our Journalism
There are millions of ordinary people affected by conflict in Africa whose stories are missing in the mainstream media. HumAngle is determined to tell those challenging and under-reported stories, hoping that the people impacted by these conflicts will find the safety and security they deserve.
To ensure that we continue to provide public service coverage, we have a small favour to ask you. We want you to be part of our journalistic endeavour by contributing a token to us.
Your donation will further promote a robust, free, and independent media.
Comments
0 comments
No comments yet.
Sign in to join the discussion.
Of course, we want our exclusive stories to reach as many people as possible and would appreciate it if you republish them. We only ask that you properly attribute to HumAngle, generally including the author's name, a link to the publication and a line of acknowledgement.