An aircraft carrying EU border officials from Malta to Libya crashed at Malta International Airport at 7.15 am local time Monday. It’s the worst peacetime crash for Malta.
Five passengers and crew are feared to be dead.
There were not believed to be any survivors from the disaster, which is Malta’s worst peacetime air accident.
Officials told local media the flight was heading for the city of Misrata in Libya and there was no immediate confirmation of the nationality of the victims.
The country’s northern coast is a major launching point for migrant boats heading towards Europe, with Frontex leading anti-people smuggling operations.