KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo
Terrifying footage has surfaced showing a plane carrying Congolese government officials erupting into flames shortly after takeoff, officials said Monday.
The video, shared widely on social media, shows the aircraft engulfed in fire as it struggled to gain altitude.
Eyewitnesses reported a chaotic scene, with smoke and debris falling to the ground.
Authorities confirmed that several government officials were on board.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene, but details on casualties or the cause of the fire remain unclear.
An official investigation has been launched.
The plane, operated by a Congolese state airline, was reportedly on a routine domestic flight when the incident occurred.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid sharing unverified footage while investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.



