At least 18 people died after an aircraft carrying 21 people crashed in South Sudan on Wednesday, a radio run by the UN said. The plane carrying 21 people, including crew members, crashed while departing from South Sudan's Unity Oil Field, killing 18 people and leaving three others in "critical condition," Radio Miraya reported.

A plane crashed while leaving the Unity Oil Field en route to Juba, a radio station affiliated with the UN said. Those killed include the pilot and co-pilot.

A plane carrying 21 passengers and crew in South Sudan's Unity State crashed on Wednesday, killing 18 people, United Nations' Radio Miraya reported. The plane had departed from an oilfield in the northern state when it crashed, according to Radio Miraya, which is run by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

A tragic plane crash in South Sudan's Unity State has resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals. The aircraft had departed from an oilfield before crashing. Details remain scarce as authorities have yet to comment,

On Wednesday in South Sudan, a plane crash occurred, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people, regional authorities reported, as quoted by Reuters. The tragedy took place in Unity State, with 21 passengers and crew members on board.