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Private aircraft with six foreigners crashes in Davao del Sur
A private plane carrying six foreign nationals crashed in a remote area of Davao del Sur province on Tuesday morning. Local disaster authorities are investigating the incident.
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The aircraft went down in Sitio Boribad, a remote settlement in Barangay Tibolo, Sta. Cruz municipality, at approximately 8 a.m., according to disaster management officials. The Digos City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office confirmed the crash and is coordinating response efforts in the area.
Details regarding the nature of the aircraft, the nationality of the passengers, and potential casualties remain unclear as authorities continue their initial investigation. Emergency responders were mobilized to the crash site following reports of the incident.
The crash marks another aviation incident in the Philippines following a separate military aircraft accident in Benguet province that resulted in two injuries. Investigators are expected to determine the cause of the Davao del Sur crash in coming days.