Peshawar – A tragic training aircraft crash near Mardan on Monday claimed the lives of two personnel on board and left two civilians seriously injured, according to initial reports from rescue officials.
The aircraft reportedly went down near the Jabar Canal along Katlang Road, triggering an immediate emergency response. Rescue teams rushed to the scene shortly after receiving information about the incident and launched relief and recovery operations.Preliminary reports indicate that the two occupants of the training aircraft were martyred on the spot when the aircraft crashed. The impact of the crash also injured two passersby who happened to be near the site at the time of the accident.
Officials from Rescue 1122 said medical teams provided first aid to the injured civilians at the scene before shifting them to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Their condition was reported to be serious, though stable.
Rescue personnel remained engaged in emergency operations, securing the crash site and assisting relevant authorities in the recovery process.The area was cordoned off to facilitate rescue efforts and ensure public safety.
Authorities have yet to determine the exact cause of the crash.An investigation has been initiated, and aviation experts are expected to examine the wreckage to ascertain the circumstances that led to the accident.Further details regarding the identities of the deceased personnel, the type of training aircraft involved, and the cause of the crash are awaited as officials continue their inquiry.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents gathering near the site as rescue and security teams carried out their operations.More information is expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.