Police say passenger plane crashes into hills in Pakistani capital, unclear how many on board

Plane crashes in Pakistan, casualties unclear

ISLAMABAD — Police say a passenger plane has crashed into the hills in Pakistan’s capital.

It was unclear how many people were on board.

Officials at first thought it was a small plane. But police official Mohammed Saeed said later Wednesday morning that “it seems that it is a bigger tragedy” and that the aircraft was a passenger plan and may be larger than previously thought.

The accident occurred in the Margalla Hills in Islamabad on a rainy morning. Rescue workers were heading to the scene, but the roads were difficult.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Police say a small plane has crashed into hills in Pakistan’s capital.

It was unclear how many people were on board.

Police official Gulab Khan says the crash occurred in the Margalla Hills in Islamabad on Wednesday morning. Rescue workers were heading to the scene.