international express companyDHLOne of the Boeing 737-476 cargo planes crashed into a house near the Vilnius Airport in the capital of Lithuania in the early morning of Sunday (November 24), killing one person and injuring two others. Relevant authorities are gathering clues to clarify the incident, and officials said they did not rule out the possibility that the case involved a terrorist attack.
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“AFP” reported that the case is still at the investigation stage. Lithuanian Security Minister Darius Jauniskis said it was “premature” to link the crash to anything or attribute it to one factor. But he also said: “The possibility of terrorism cannot be ruled out. We have warned that this is possible and we have seen Russia’s increasing aggression… But at the moment we cannot blame or blame either party.”
Previous reports indicated that the crashed cargo plane took off from Leipzig and was scheduled to land at Vilnius Airport. There were two pilots and two crew members on board. However, at around 2:2 a.m., the plane lost control and crashed short of the runway, crashing into the courtyard of a two-story house and starting a massive fire.
The local fire department said the accident left one crew member dead and at least two crew members injured and hospitalized. Fortunately, all twelve residents of the affected houses were able to be safely evacuated and there were no injuries on site.
Lithuanian officials are reported to have been investigating a suspected case of dropping incendiary bombs on cargo planes bound for Western countries in recent weeks, but that incident has not been linked to the crash.
What specific safety protocols are currently in place for cargo planes to prevent unauthorized access or tampering that could lead to such incidents?
## World Today News Exclusive: DHL Plane Crash in Lithuania
**Introduction:** Welcome to World Today News. This morning, we woke up to shocking headlines of a DHL cargo plane crash near Vilnius airport in Lithuania, resulting in fatalities and triggering concerns about potential terrorism. Joining us today are two distinguished guests to shed light on this unfolding tragedy.
**Guest 1:** Dr. Maria Stankevicius, Aviation Safety Expert and Former Investigator with the Lithuanian Civil Aviation Authority.
**Guest 2:** Ambassador Alexander Petrov, Former Lithuanian Ambassador to NATO, specializing in security and international relations.
**Section 1: The Incident Itself**
**Interviewer:** Dr. Stankevicius, can you walk us through the sequence of events leading to this devastating crash? What are the initial indications as to what might have caused the plane to deviate from its course?
**Interviewer:** Ambassador Petrov, while the investigation is ongoing, Lithuanian officials haven’t ruled out terrorism. Given the current geopolitical climate and recent tensions with Russia, how seriously should we consider this possibility?
**Section 2: Assessing the Potential Threats**
**Interviewer:** Dr. Stankevicius, how secure are cargo planes generally, and what measures are in place to prevent such catastrophic events?
**Interviewer:** Ambassador Petrov, considering the recent reports of potential incendiary bomb attacks on cargo planes bound for Western countries, how might this incident impact security procedures for international air freight?
**Section 3: The International Response**
**Interviewer:** Ambassador Petrov, how is the international community reacting to this incident? What are the likely repercussions, if any, for Lithuania’s relations with international partners?
**Interviewer:** Dr. Stankevicius, this tragedy raises concerns about aviation safety measures across the globe. What steps should international organizations and individual countries take to prevent similar incidents in the future?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead**
**Interviewer:** Ambassador Petrov, how do you think this event will impact public perception of air travel safety, both domestically and internationally?
**Interviewer:** Dr. Stankevicius, what lessons can be learned from this tragedy, and how can they help us build a safer and more secure aviation landscape in the years to come?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you to Dr. Stankevicius and Ambassador Petrov for sharing their valuable insights on this critical situation. As the investigation progresses, World Today News will continue to bring you the latest developments and analysis of this tragic event.
