A search for a missing plane carrying 10 people is under way in Alaska.
The Bering Air Caravan flight, which was travelling between the cities of Unalakleet and Nome in the US state, was reported overdue to Alaska State Troopers at 4pm local time, Sky News’ US partner NBC News reported.
In a post on Facebook, Nome’s Volunteer Fire Department said: “We are currently doing an active ground search from Nome and from White Mountain.”
It added: “We ask the public to please think of those who may be missing at this time, but due to weather and safety concerns please do not form individual search parties.”
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