Fatal South Sudan Plane Crash Kills Dozens on Board & Ground

A Russian-built cargo plane with passengers on board has crashed on Wednesday after taking off from airport in South Sudan, killing at least 41 people on the flight and on the ground. Only two people survived the crash – a crew member and a child.

Shortly after taking off from Juba airport, the plane crashed on the banks of the White Nile River, leaving a tail fin and lumps of fuselage strewn in vegetation close to the water. Unknown number of people were killed, as the plane crashed near where some fishermen were working. "We don't know the number of people that were killed on the ground," he added.

A police officer, who did not give his name because he was not authorised to speak to the media, told Reuters at the scene that at least 41 people died, but said the number could climb.