Five EU border officials believed dead after plane crash at Malta airport

A plane crash at Malta airport has killed at least five people.

The light aircraft, believed to be carrying EU border officials, crashed almost immediately after take-off.

Eye-witnesses say the plane suddenly lurched to the right and crashed onto the airport perimeter road.

The plane was destined for Misrata in Libya.

All flights to and from Malta airport have been postponed.

Malta International Airport has been closed while an investigation is carried out.

"Massive explosion" and second explosion: A witness to a plane crash which has killed five people at #Malta airport https://t.co/XrpuuFVzpY

— Sky News (@SkyNews) October 24, 2016