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UPS Dubai Plane Crash on Emirates Highway

UPS Dubai Plane Crash on Emirates Highway:A UPS cargo aircraft that took off from Dubai International airport on Friday crashed in an uninhabited area killing both crew members.

Confirming the incident, a statement issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said bodies of both pilots were recovered from the crash site.

Dubai Police rescue unit that rushed to the sport had earlier confirmed that the aircraft crashed in an uninhabited desert area between Emirates Road and Al Ain Road after 8pm.

In a statement, UPS cargo confirmed that the Boeing 747-400 Jumbo cargo plane was headed to Cologne, Germany.

An official at Dubai International airport said the crew had reported fire on board and was attempting to turn around to the airport when the plane went down.

Unconfirmed reports said the plane crashed inside a military area.

Motorists driving along Emirates Road could see the huge fireball after the plane crashed.

An eyewitness Omanakuttan told Emirates 24|7 “I could see a ball of fire and smoke in the desert area on the Al Ain Road. I was heading towards Dubai from the Global Village. The entire area was on fire.”

“The concerned authorities are conducting necessary investigations to identify the cause of the crash,” the GCAA statement added.

Meanwhile, all operations are normal at the Dubai International Airport.