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Five individuals lost their lives when an Indian Air Force AN-32 transport plane crashed during its landing at a base in Jorhat, Assam on Saturday. The co-pilot survived the incident and is currently receiving medical care, as reported by the news agency ANI citing IAF officials. This event occurred at the Indian Air Force station located in Jorhat. An updated announcement from the Indian Air Force confirmed that five personnel were killed in the accident, stating that a court of inquiry has been initiated to figure out what led to the crash. Earlier, officials mentioned, "Today, an AN-32 of IAF had an accident. We will share more information once it becomes available. "
As per the first reports, the aircraft caught fire after landing on the airbase property. The exact reasons for the accident are still unknown, but firefighting efforts began right away. "Firefighting activities are ongoing at the crash site in Jorhat," said IAF representatives. A defense spokesperson mentioned that the accident happened as the plane was touching down at the IAF base in the Rowriah region. "High-ranking IAF officials have quickly gone to the site, and the number of casualties, if there are any, has not yet been determined," the spokesperson added. There was no immediate update on the status of the crew or the level of damage to the aircraft. The reason behind the crash has not been revealed yet. The Indian Air Force is anticipated to release more information after they complete a preliminary investigation into the incident.
