Cargo plane crashes into Lake Victoria
A cargo plane crashed into Lake Victoria near Uganda’s main airport today, police said.
Police spokeswoman Judith Nabakooba said the plane crashed near Bugunga Island. A team had been sent out to check on casualties.
Vianny Lugya of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority said the minister of transport would issue a statement shortly.
Air crashes are not unusual in Africa, where many airlines fly old or outdated aircraft and infrastructure is often not properly maintained.
Some airlines are banned from flying in Europe.
