Breaking: PIA plane crashes near model colony area in Karachi
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crashed near Model Colony area in Karachi.
According to the initial reports, the PIA flight PK-8303 with 95 passengers on board, was travelling from Lahore to Karachi.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that the unfortunate incident happened in a residential area while landing at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.
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According to sources, the plane took off from Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore and crashed in Model Colony, Karachi approximately 4 kilometers away from the airport.
Black smoke can be seen rising from the site of the incident. Reportedly, four houses have also been damaged in the incident.
Meanwhile, Army, Rangers and Police units have arrived at the spot while emergency has been declared at Jinnah Hospital.
This is a developing story.
