Vice Prime Minister Laos died in a plane crash

In the north-east of Laos, the An-74 crashed, on the side of which was the deputy prime minister of the country, Minister of Defense Doununtyi Pkhichich. 17 people became victims of the plane crash, ITAR-TASS reports .

According to preliminary data, the aircraft when landing in the province of Siangkhang hooked a tall tree.

In the fall, according to unconfirmed information, three people survived from among the passengers and crew members. Nothing is reported about their condition.

Among the sees, in addition to Deputy Prime Minister Laos, the Minister of Public Security was also Thongbanh Sengaphon (Thongbanh Sengaphone) and mayor Vennian (capital) Sukanh Mahalath.

Officials were sent to Siangkhang to participate in the military parade on the day of the 55th anniversary of one of the military units of the Laos People’s Army.