Congo: A chartered Embraer aircraft carrying Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba and his delegation caught fire after skidding off the runway during landing at Kolwezi Airport on Monday morning. All passengers managed to evacuate seconds before flames engulfed the rear half of the plane. Dramatic video footage of the incident has gone viral, showing thick black smoke billowing from the wreckage as officials escape in panic.

An Embraer ERJ-145 crashed landing at Kolwezi Airport, Democratic Republic of the Congo, veered off runway and caught fire.

The plane was destroyed, but all onboard, including the Mines Minister, evacuated safely. No injuries reported. Investigation ongoing into the crash. #DRC https://t.co/PxHq56C6Z9 pic.twitter.com/4rg5NDV2wb

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