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- One person was killed and another injured in a light aircraft crash in the Free State.
- The aircraft crashed in a grassy area on Bram Fischer International Airport property and caught fire.
- In a separate incident, a passenger died while waiting to board a flight in Johannesburg.
One person died, while another was injured after a light aircraft crashed on the airfield at Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
According to Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the aircraft – believed to be a Piper – crashed in a grassy area on the airfield and caught fire at about 09:20.
When the airport fire and rescue team and paramedics arrived at the scene, they extinguished the flames and administered first aid to the victims.
"Despite rescuers' best efforts, one of the plane's occupants was unfortunately declared dead at the scene. The other one was taken to hospital with severe injuries," ACSA said in a statement.
ACSA added that the cause of the crash will be investigated by the relevant authorities.
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Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a passenger died at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg after suffering a medical emergency on Saturday.
The passenger succumbed in the Bidvest domestic lounge while waiting to board a flight to George, in the Western Cape, shortly before noon.
ACSA said that the cause of death has yet to be determined and further details will be released as they become available.
