All four Air Force personnel who were onboard the Y-12 aircraft, which crashed in Haputale area this morning (03), are reported dead, says the spokesperson of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).UPDATE (10.22 AM): The aircraft that crashed at Haputale today has been identified as Y-12 aircraft which had departed from Weerawila with four persons onboard, SLAF spokesperson said.
An aircraft belonging to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) crashed in Haputale area this morning (03).All four of the Air Force personnel who were onboard at the time of the incident have been killed in the crash, the SLAF spokesperson said.The aircraft took off from Weerawila with four Air Force personnel. It is also reported that a woman, who was at the scene when the aircraft crashed, has sustained injuries. She is currently receiving treatment at hospital.
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