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Pakistan: PIA plane crashes in residential area in Karachi with over 90 passengers onboard

Footage taken post the crash showed plumes of smoke rising from the site of the incident. Ambulances and rescue officials arrived at the scene to help residents.

 

On May 22, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Lahore to Karachi crashed near Karachi Airport. According to reports, the plane was carrying over 90 passengers.

The aircraft crashed near a residential colony near Karachi airport. Meanwhile, ambulances and rescue officials arrived at the scene to help residents. The footage of the incident shows plumes of smoke rising from the site of the crash.