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Only one person has survived a plane crash in South Sudan, who killed 20 oil workers on board, the government said.
The plane, which was heading to the capital, Juba, crashed three minutes after taking the oil fields in Unity State on Wednesday morning, said Petroleum Minister Kang Chol.
Among the victims there are five foreign citizens: two Chinese members, one Indian and two of the Ugandesa crew. The other 15 victims were all Sudanese from the south.
The cause of the accident has not been determined, but the authorities said they are investigating.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with the loved ones and loved ones of those on board during this incredibly difficult time,” Chol said.
The oil workers, who were all men, worked for the Greater Pioneer Company (GPOC) and the plane was operated by Light Air Services Aviation Company.
GPOC is a joint business that includes state oil companies in India, China, Malaysia and South Sudan.
It was intended to be a routine exploration mission.
South Sudan’s aviation infrastructure is not well developed and the country has a bad security history.
Air accidents are common, and frequently blamed the aircraft overload or climatic conditions.
In 2021, five people were killed after a fuel loading plane for the UN World Food Program (PMA) crashed near Juba.
