Four died after plane crashed in Bahamas

A plane similar to this one was involved in the crash

Nassau, Bahamas: Four people died when their plane crashed in the Bahamas just minutes after take-off yesterday, the Caribbean 360 reported.

The four, two women and two men died when their plane crashed into some trees and exploded around 13:30hrs after taking off from the Treasure Cay’s Airport on Abaco Island while en route to Florida.

The Caribbean 360 report said that it is understood that the victims, believed to be American citizens, and whose identities are being withheld for now, are second homeowners who travel frequently to and from that island. Initial reports are that all those travelling on the single engine, six-seater aircraft were burnt beyond recognition.

Civil aviation officials and lawmen from the Royal Bahamas Police Force are investigating, the Caribbean 360 reported.