9 killed in plane crash in US

WASHINGTON

A plane crash in the U.S. state of South Dakota claimed the lives of nine people, including two children and left two others injured, according to local sources on Saturday.

The plane crashed shortly after taking off from Chamberlain city.

The Pilatus PC-12 type of plane had 12 passengers on board.

Any official statement has not been made yet.

*Writing by Gozde Bayar