World
Business jet crashes at London Southend Airport, no word on casualties
LONDON – A business jet crashed at London Southend Airport on Monday afternoon, triggering a massive fireball and prompting an urgent emergency response.
The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. local time, with thick plumes of smoke seen rising from the airfield.
Initial reports suggest that a small aircraft crash-landed before bursting into flames.
Airport fire crews responded within minutes and quickly extinguished the blaze.
Multiple firefighting units from surrounding areas also arrived to assist.
There has been no official confirmation on the number of casualties or the condition of those onboard.
Several ambulance crews were seen at the scene, though details on injuries remain unconfirmed.
Eyewitness Dani Hill, who lives near the airport, described the dramatic scene: “I saw the huge fireball from my window. I’m still shaking like mad. I’ve never seen anything like it. Praying all involved are okay, if any.”
David Burton-Sampson, Member of Parliament for Southend West & Leigh, released a statement shortly after the incident, urging the public to avoid the area:
“I am aware of an incident at Southend Airport. Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work. My thoughts are with everyone involved.”
Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash or the number of people onboard.
Investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.