In the US state of Florida, a small plane heading to Jamaica with humanitarian aid for victims of Hurricane Melissa crashed into a lake shortly after takeoff. According to preliminary data, two people were killed.
As reported by NBC News, the plane took off from Fort Lauderdale to deliver humanitarian aid to areas of Jamaica affected by the hurricane.
Authorities reported that the plane crashed into a lake immediately after takeoff. According to them, during the search and rescue operation it became known that, according to preliminary data, two people had died. Their identities have not yet been established.
Authorities noted that the exact number of people on board the plane is unknown, but no one near the crash site was injured.
It was previously reported that a plane flying to Jamaica with humanitarian cargo fell into a lake in Florida. Authorities announced an investigation into the causes of the disaster.
Hurricane Melissa, whose strength reached its maximum – category five, hit Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said that the disaster killed more than 30 people and caused damage in excess of $6 billion.