One American Was Aboard the Plane That Crashed in Pakistan, Official Says

One American Was Aboard the Plane That Crashed in Pakistan, Official Says
Fire brigade staff try to put out fire caused by a plane crash in Karachi, Pakistan, on May 22, 2020. Fareed Khan/AP Photo
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One U.S. citizen was on board the flight that crashed in Karachi, Pakistan, on Friday, a State Department official told CNN.

“We are monitoring the situation closely and are in touch with local authorities,” the official said. “Our staff in Pakistan and here in the United States are working tirelessly to provide all possible consular assistance.”