2 killed after small plane crashes in Croatia

Two individuals were discovered deceased on Friday night following a small plane collision near the Croatian coastal city of Zadar, according to authorities. The Croatian police announced the launch of a search operation after air traffic control reported the plane's signal had been lost at approximately 4:00 pm (1400 GMT). The plane's wreckage was subsequently found in the mountains of the Paklenica national park, situated roughly 60 kilometres northeast of Zadar.

The police disclosed that the search concluded around 10 pm when members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service located the plane and two deceased individuals. Specific details regarding the passengers' nationality were not disclosed. The police planned to secure the scene for a preliminary investigation into the incident's circumstances, which would be conducted early on Saturday morning.