2 dead in Australia plane crash

By Anadolu staff

At least two people were killed in a plane crash in northern New South Wales (NSW) of Australia, police said on Tuesday.

A light plane crashed into powerlines about 25 km [15 miles] west of Grafton, a city in NSW.

"It’s believed two people on the aircraft have died. Police are working to identify the occupants of the plane," said the NSW police in a statement. "Police will be working with aviation authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash."

*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid