The plane crashed in Badakhshan province (Representational)
Kabul:
A aircraft crashed in mountainous northeastern Afghanistan, a provincial authorities official mentioned Sunday.
The plane crashed in Badakhshan province, which borders China, Tajikistan and Pakistan, however the precise website of the accident was unknown.
“The aircraft has crashed however the location isn’t recognized but. We have despatched groups however they haven’t arrived but,” Zabihullah Amiri, head of the provincial info division, advised AFP, with out giving additional particulars.
“We have been knowledgeable by native individuals within the morning.”
The mighty Hindu Kush mountain vary cuts by way of the province, which is residence to Afghanistan’s highest mountain, Mount Noshaq at 7,492 meters (24,580 ft) excessive.