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Belgium plane crash closes Charleroi airport Belgium plane crash closes Charleroi airport
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At least four people have been killed in a plane crash at Charleroi airport in Belgium, reports say. Five people have been killed in a plane crash at Charleroi airport in Belgium, officials say.
The small Cessna aircraft suffered difficulties on take-off and crashed on the edge of the runway.The small Cessna aircraft suffered difficulties on take-off and crashed on the edge of the runway.
Officials said operations had been suspended at the airport, which is a hub for low-cost carriers such as Ryanair.Officials said operations had been suspended at the airport, which is a hub for low-cost carriers such as Ryanair.
Local media reported that the airport would be closed until at least 14:30 local time (13:30 GMT).Local media reported that the airport would be closed until at least 14:30 local time (13:30 GMT).
At least two flights have been diverted so far to Liege. The twisted wreckage of the plane could be seen on the runway, with little but the rear section intact.
The occupants of the plane were said to be from Uccle in Belgium. Airport spokeswoman Melissa Milioto said: "There was a problem on take-off and they tried to come back, but unfortunately the plane crashed."
The number has not been confirmed, with some reports saying five people died. She added: "Our priority is dealing with this drama. Flights are being diverted to Liege and Brussels."
Some of those on board were children, and there are reports that all those killed came from the same family. Belgian media reported that the five people on board were from the same family - three young children, their mother and grandfather.
They were said to be Belgian nationals from Uccle.
Flying conditions at the time were reported to be poor, with freezing fog causing difficulties.Flying conditions at the time were reported to be poor, with freezing fog causing difficulties.
Charleroi is Belgium's second international airport after Zaventem in Brussels, and is busy with half-term travel.