Three killed in single-engine plane crash in Italy

ROME, July 16 (Reuters) A single-engine plane headed to Germany crashed shortly after take-off from the Italian island of Elba today, killing three people and seriously injuring two others aboard, an airport official said.

Smoke was seen coming from the aircraft just moments after it was in the air and the official at the Marina di Campo airport said the crash appeared to be due to engine failure.

The victims were all believed to be Germans, he said, but added further checks were necessary.

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