Turkish firefighting Plane Crashes Near Senj, Croatia

A Turkish firefighting plane crashed near the Croatian coastal town of Senj this evening. The pilot tragically died in the accident, according to reports from the Croatian Firefighters Association and Focus.

Details are still emerging,but the plane was reportedly assisting with firefighting efforts in the region. The cause of the crash is currently unknown and an examination is underway. This incident represents a important loss for the firefighting community.

Croatian authorities are leading the recovery and investigation efforts. We will continue to update this story as more data becomes available.