Plane Crashes into House Near Vilnius Airport, Killing One and Injuring Three (Video).
A DHL cargo plane tragically crashed near Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, in the early hours of November 25, leaving one crew member dead and three others injured.
The aircraft, operated by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, was en route from Leipzig, Germany, to Vilnius Airport when it came down near a residential area on its final approach.
The crash, which occurred around 5:30 a.m. local time near Zirniu Street, caused significant damage and sparked a swift emergency response.
Local authorities reported that one crew member was found dead at the scene, while two others were rescued and rushed to the hospital for treatment. A fourth individual remains unaccounted for, prompting an ongoing search operation.
Nearby, 12 residents were evacuated safely from a house close to the crash site as firefighters and rescue teams worked tirelessly to contain the situation.
The crash temporarily disrupted flight operations at Vilnius Airport, with departures delayed while emergency services attended to the site. Despite the interruptions, all scheduled flights resumed later in the day, according to airport officials.
On social media platform X, the airport shared updates on the rescue efforts, including the deployment of fire crews and other emergency responders.
Preliminary reports suggest that all casualties and injuries were confined to the plane’s crew. Further details are expected as investigations progress, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this devastating accident.
Video footage of the crash site reveals the extent of the damage and the intensity of the emergency response.
Watch the video below:
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
