Guwahati: A passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania due to severe weather just before landing in the city of Bukoba in the northwest on Sunday.
According to reports, the plane apparently crashed 100 metres from the airport. According to media sources from the area, the plane carried 43 passengers on board.
However, It is not yet known if anyone has been injured in the incident.
Meanwhile, rescue efforts are now being carried out.
The Precision Air plane crashed because of weather-related issues caused by storms and heavy rains that were recorded in the area close to the Lake.
The biggest private airline in Tanzania, Precision Air issued a brief statement acknowledging the accident.
“Precision Air flight no. PW 494, flying from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba, was involved in an accident as it was approaching Bukoba Airport. The rescue team has been dispatched to the scene and more information will be released in 2 hours’ time,” the airline said.