The plane carrying the vice president disappeared into thin air in Malawi. The prominent politician was on his way to a funeral
Traces of the aircraft with vice president Saulos Chilima on board have been lost. Suddenly the vehicle disappeared from radar. It is being searched for the plane disappeared in Malawi which carried the number two of the South-East African country. These are hours of anguish for all citizens: the politician was traveling by plane to a funeral.
The plane that disappeared from radar was carrying the 51-year-old vice president of Malawi on board Saulos Chilimaand nine other people, including the ex First Lady Shanil Dzimbiri. At 9.17am on Monday 10 June 2024 the aircraft took off from the capital, Lilongwe.
After 45 minutes the vehicle was expected at Mzuzu international airport, about 370 kilometers north of the capital. He never arrived here. Due to bad weather and poor visibility, the air traffic controller suggested come back.
According to reports from President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwerawho gave a live speech on state television channel MBC, shortly after hearing from the air traffic controller, all contact was cut off.
The President speaks of a heartbreaking situation, which scares and worries everyone. He reassures his people that everything possible will be done to try to find the plane. In the hope that the passengers all survived: they were all on the flight to attend the funeral of a former minister.
Hours of anguish for Saulos Chilima: he was on the plane that disappeared in Malawi
The search continued throughout the following night, involving the army and police. Searched in wooded areas near Mzuzu, the third largest city in the country. The operation will continue until the plane is found.
The President also thanked the United States, the United Kingdom, Norway and Israel who provided assistance in the search operation, through the use of specialized technologies. The hope is that that aircraft can be found soon.
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