Pilot, copilot die in Lahore plane crash

KARACHI: Two people have been killed after a two-seater training aircraft crashed in Model Town, Lahore, the media reported on Thursday.

Pilot Anita Qureshi died on the spot while co-pilot Waqar died in the hospital. They both belonged to Karachi.

However, according to media reports, the family of the house where the plane crashed are said to be safe.

The Cessna 152 took off from Walton Airport at 1:45pm and after developing technical trouble crashed at 2:20pm in 143, Block H, Model Town, Lahore.

Television footage showed the mangled wreck of a small white plane with Hybrid Aviation on the tail.

Rescue 1122 are carrying out efforts to remove the wreckage.

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