Tanzania flight crashes into lake as rescue effort launched to save passengers

A rescue operation is under way to save passengers of a carrier aeroplane which crashed into Lake Victoria while trying to land at an airport in Bukoba, Tanzania, the country’s state broadcaster reported.Tanzanian Broadcasting Corporation said 15 people had been rescued so far from the Precision Air jet but it was unknown how many passengers were on board or whether there were any fatalities.The news reports show photos of the plane mostly submerged in the lake and say rescue work has begunPrecision Air is a Tanzanian company.More follows…Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inRegistration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign in