New Delhi, April 20 -- A private aircraft reportedly crashed into a hillside in the Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh on Monday (April 20). The aircraft is a Cessna Caravan and appeared to flying at a lower altitude, several reports claimed.

Several unverified video emerged on social media soon after the incident. Some of them showed visuals from the spot with thick smoke and flames coming out of from the middle of a jungle.

Casualties are feared.

The number of occupants on board is not yet known. Police and administrative teams have reached the site.

More details awaited

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