Karachi, 23rd May: A US citizen was also on board the PIA plane that crashed in Karachi yesterday.
According to a report by Baaghi TV, a US citizen was also on board yesterday on the unfortunate Airbus A320 who has also lost his life in the crash.
The US State Department has confirmed the presence of a US citizen in the plane. The US State Department says that a US citizen was also present in the plane that crashed near the airport in Karachi yesterday.
The State Department added that it was closely monitoring the situation and was in contact with local authorities. “Our staff in Pakistan and the United States are working to provide consular assistance.”
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The State Department expressed regret over the crash and said that US officials extend their heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
It is to be noted that the special flight PK 8303 from Lahore to Karachi crashed one minute before reaching the destination. The PIA plane Airbus A320 crashed on the population near Karachi Airport.
The plane was carrying 99 people including the crew. The bodies of 97 people who were killed have been recovered. Two passengers have miraculously survived.
The PIA plane Airbus A320 took off from Lahore Airport at 1:10 pm. The plane, carrying 91 passengers and eight crew members, crashed at 2:37 a.m. in the Jinnah Garden area of Abadi Model Colony adjacent to the Karachi Airport runway and caught fire.
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