VILNIUS, November 25. /TASS/. A cargo plane crashed near Vilnius International Airport, hitting an apartment building, according to LRT radio, citing airport spokesman Marius Zelianius.

Latest reports confirm the pilot's death.

TASS has compiled key details about the incident.

Circumstances of the crash

- A DHL cargo plane crashed on its approach to Vilnius International Airport.

- It hit a two-storey apartment building, causing a fire.

- The plane was en route to Vilnius from Leipzig.

- Preliminary reports state that two pilots and two company employees were on board.

- Twelve local residents have been evacuated from the scene.

- Firefighters are currently working at the site.

Casualties

- The pilot was rescued from under the plane’s wreckage and was initially conscious but succumbed to his injuries shortly after, LRT reported.

- Two other individuals have been hospitalized.