11 killed in plane crash in southern Poland

Eleven people were killed when a plane carrying parachuters crashed shortly after takeoff on Saturday near Częstochowa in southern Poland, according to a report from Polish Radio. The plane was on fire directly after crashing. Initial reports said three people were killed. It was later reported that only one person, out of 12 on board, survived the crash and was transported to hospital in a serious condition. The case is under investigation by prosecutors and by experts from the State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation.