Video: At Least 13 Killed in Plane Crash Near Kenge Airport in DR Congo

At least 13 people were killed after a small aircraft crashed near the airport in Kenge, the capital of Kwango Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Video from the area showed smoke rising from the crash site as residents and emergency responders gathered nearby.

Crash Investigation Underway

Officials have not yet released the identities of the victims or confirmed how many passengers and crew members were aboard the aircraft.

The type of plane, its planned route and the cause of the crash also remain unclear.

Authorities have launched an investigation, and the death toll could change as recovery operations continue.