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At least 10 people killed in Malaysia as plane crashes onto motorway

A charter plane crashed onto a motorway north of Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, killing at least 10 passengers.

According to a statement from the Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority, the plane, which was carrying six passengers and two crew members, took off from Langkawi International Airport and was travelling to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport.

According to the statement, “the aircraft made its initial contact with the Subang Air Traffic Control Tower at 2.47 p.m. [local time (2.47 a.m. ET)] and landing permission was issued at 2:48pm. The “Control Tower observed smoke originating from the crash site at 2.51 p.m. local time, but no mayday call was made by the aircraft,” the statement continued.

According to Selangor Police Chief Hussein Omar Khan and state daily Berita Harian, the jet struck a motorbike and a car that were both carrying one person each.

According to the state newspaper, Khan stated that the Ministry of Transportation will conduct an investigation. “Forensic personnel are in the process of collecting the remains and will bring them to the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang for a post-mortem examination and identification process,” the newspaper added.

Investigations, according to Anthony Loke, minister of transportation.

He declared at a press conference that “no one survived the crash.” “Victims (on the road) will also need to be identified; an update will be provided when appropriate. A forensic confirmation is required.

Malaysian media captured videos and pictures of the event, showing a burned-out portion of the highway blocked off and smoke billowing in the air.

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