New Delhi/Pune: A major aviation accident has been reported in India after a chartered aircraft crashed during an emergency landing in the western state of Maharashtra, killing five people, including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, according to initial reports.
Indian media said the incident occurred in Baramati area of Pune district. The aircraft was carrying Ajit Pawar, two associates, and two crew members at the time of the crash.
Preliminary information suggests that no one on board survived the accident.
Authorities have confirmed that the cause of the crash is not yet known. Emergency services rushed to the scene soon after the incident, while aviation and local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact reasons behind the crash landing.
Further details are awaited as officials continue their probe.
