Statement by the Spokesperson on the plane crash in Malta

In this statement, the European External Action Service clarifies that the plane which crashed in Malta on 24 October 2016 was not related to European Union activities and offers its condolences to the families of the deceased.

EurActiv, 24.10.16: Plane thought to carry EU officials crashes in Malta, five dead http://www.euractiv.com/section/justice-home-affairs/news/plane-used-by-frontex-crashes-in-malta-five-dead/

Politico, 24.10.16: Five killed in Malta plane crash http://www.politico.eu/article/eu-no-officials-involved-in-malta-plane-crash/

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