26 out of 39 passengers now rescued from flight that plunged into Lake Victoria, Airline says

According to the airline, the flight that crash landed while approaching Bukoba Airport had 39 passengers on board, including 38 adults and one infant. 

In a press statement on Sunday afternoon, Precision Air said passengers of flight no PW 494 were flying from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba. 

There are no reported deaths yet as rescue operations continue at Kagera region. 

“The rescue is ongoing and we can confirm 26 passengers have been rescued and rushed to the hospital for medical care. No death has been confirmed at the moment,” read part of the airlines’ statement.

"An investigation team consisting of Precision Air technical staff and TAA has also departed to join the rescue team on the ground.”

The airline has said it will issue more information at 3.00 pm.