CAIRNS, Australia – A plane carrying nine passengers, including a young child, crashed on Lizard Island in the Great Barrier Reef after overshooting the runway, prompting a rescue operation to the scene at Lizard Island, a small granite island about 1624km northwest of Brisbane. Two rescue helicopters and a Royal Flying Doctor Service plane were deployed to the scene following reports of the crash at 7.30am on Monday.
The Queensland Ambulance Service reported that the aircraft overshot the runway, resulting in injuries to two people, though their conditions and those of the other passengers have not been confirmed.
The aircraft had eight adults and a child on board at the time of the crash, according to Queensland Police. Lizard Island, Australia’s northernmost island beach resort, is an exclusive spot with just 40 luxury suites.
The incident is under investigation, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
In summary, a plane carrying nine passengers crashed on Lizard Island in the Great Barrier Reef after overshooting the runway. Two people were injured, and the conditions of the other passengers remain unknown. The incident is still under investigation.