UPS cargo plane crashes in Dubai, killing two

Dubai, 06 Sept-(ANA)-A cargo plane has crashed at an air force base shortly after take-off from Dubai airport, killing two crew members on board, officials say.

There were no injuries on the ground and commercial air traffic was not affected, they added.

The plane was a Boeing 747 belonging to US company United Parcel Service (UPS).

A UAE official told local media the plane was diverted to the base after reporting trouble. It hit a covered car park then bounced and crashed, he said.

Smoke was seen billowing from inside the walled compound. (ANA)

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