In Thailand, five people died as a result of the crash of a small plane.

Five people were killed and another injured when a small plane crashed near a Thai beach. This was reported on April 25 by Thai PBS TV channel with reference to local authorities.

According to the newspaper, the incident occurred near the town of Cha-Am in the province of Phetchaburi at about 08:15 local time (04:15 GMT).

"The rescue team reported that five people were killed, another was injured and was taken to Hua Hin Hospital," the publication says.

The TV channel also noted that the DHC6-400 Twin Otter aircraft belongs to the National Police Agency. The operation of the vessel began in 2020. Thai law enforcement officials are investigating the causes of the crash.

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