Breaking News. A flight from Lahore to Karachi had crashed in a residential area near Karachi. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight 8303 crashed during its approach to Jinna International Airport.
The aircraft is an Airbus A320 and it had taken off from Lahore and crashed during approach.
As per report from newspapers, PIA spokesperson Abdul Sattar confirmed the Flight 8303 crash which carried 90 passengers and 8 crew members on board.
Pakistan Armed Forces posted a statement sharing that they have flown army aviation helicopters to assess the damages and conduct rescue efforts. Search and rescue teams are also sent on site.
Update #PIA Incident:
Pak Army Aviation helicopters flown for damage assessment and rescue efforts.
Urban Search & Rescue Teams are being sent on site for rescue efforts.— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) May 22, 2020
Breaking News: A passenger plane of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) crashes near Karachi airport. The flight, A-320, was carrying 90 passengers and was flying from Lahore to Karachi.#planecrash pic.twitter.com/biq7D23c9p
— Anas Ismail (@m_anas_ismail18) May 22, 2020
Pia Plane airbus 320 crash near karachi airport,hits 4 to 5 houses,91 passenger onboard.#planecrash pic.twitter.com/NtetVn0BzM
— Khurram Ansari (@khurram143) May 22, 2020