WATCH: Horror hits highway in Malaysia as private jet crashes on commuters; at least 10 dead

Aug 17, 2023 - 21:30

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WATCH: Horror hits highway in Malaysia as private jet crashes on commuters; at least 10 dead

A horrific incident unfolded Thursday as a private jet, which had taken off from a luxurious vacation spot, crashed and burst into flames on a busy road in Malaysia.

The crash resulted in the loss of all lives aboard the plane as well as two unfortunate motorists.

The accident occurred around 3 pm local time in the town of Elmina, situated in the Selangor province of Malaysia.

The ill-fated plane, having departed from the holiday island of Langkawi, nosedived onto the tarmac with a violent impact, triggering a massive explosion.

Startling footage captured the immediate eruption of flames as the plane collided with the concrete surface.

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Subsequent clips depicted the wreckage emitting thick black smoke after veering off the road and onto the adjacent grass verge.

Mohamad Iqbal Ibrahim, the police chief of the Shah Alam district, confirmed the devastating incident: all passengers aboard the aircraft had perished, along with two motorists, he said.

“At least 10 people lost their lives in the plane crash. Two motorists, one in a car and another on a motorcycle, tragically lost their lives alongside the eight individuals on the plane,” stated Ibrahim.

Disturbing photographs from the scene depicted the extent of the wreckage, with parts of the plane disintegrated due to the intense impact. The motorcycle involved in the collision lay charred on the street.