A DHL cargo plane tragically crashed early this morning in a residential area near Vilnius Airport, leading to the death of one crew member. The aircraft, operated by Swiftair and en route from Leipzig, Germany, went down shortly before its scheduled landing around 5:30 AM local time.
The incident occurred in a densely populated neighborhood, igniting a fire that affected nearby homes. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to manage the fire and assess the damage. According to Tadas Vasiliauskas, spokesperson for Lithuanian Airports, four crew members were aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash. Sadly, one individual lost their life as a result of this tragic event.
"We are deeply saddened by this incident and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased," said a DHL representative. "We are currently working closely with local authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding this crash."
The cause of the crash is still under investigation by aviation safety experts and local authorities. DHL is committed to cooperating fully with these investigations and ensuring that all necessary measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.