Deadly plane crash at Warsaw's Bemowo Airport
A small aircraft crashed and burst into flames near Warsaw's Bemowo Airport on Tuesday, June 25, around 1 p.m. local time, resulting in two deaths and two injuries, according to Polish authorities. Emergency services rushed to the scene as the plane exploded into a fireball, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky.
Casualties and injuries confirmed
Local media reported that two people died in the crash, while two others were injured. The injured are believed to be bystanders, though it remains unclear whether they were struck by the aircraft or hurt while attempting to assist those on board. The plane continued to burn near the runway before fire crews extinguished the flames.
Police and emergency response
Chief Inspector Marta Sulowska, spokeswoman for the Bemowo police station, told Polish news outlet TVN24: “It concerned a light aircraft that had crashed and was on fire. Firefighters are on site. Police are securing the area, and all operations are ongoing.” The incident drew widespread attention, with locals reporting a loud bang followed by smoke rising in the sky.
Witnesses describe erratic flight
Several witnesses took to social media to describe the moments before the crash. One wrote: “A plane crashed in Bemowo. It was flying strangely, which caught my attention. Then I lost sight of it, a bang and clouds of black smoke.” The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
