DHL Cargo Plane Crash Near Vilnius Leaves One Dead

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DHL Cargo Plane Crash Near Vilnius Leaves One Dead
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A DHL cargo plane operated by Swiftair crashed near Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania, resulting in the death of a Spanish crew member and injuries to three others. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with terrorism not ruled out. The plane, en route from Leipzig, Germany, missed a residential building by chance, causing minor damage and leading to the evacuation of 12 residents. DHL and German investigators are probing the incident, while Lithuanian authorities are considering potential sabotage links to previous cargo-related incidents.

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