Rescue operations are underway in Tanzania after an airliner crashed in the northwestern city of Bukoba .
The Precision Air aircraft, with about fifty people on board, crashed into the waters of Lake Victoria shortly before landing.
"The situation is under control as security teams are working hard to rescue the passengers," said William Mwampaghale, commander of the regional police.
Precision Air is Tanzania's largest private airline.
(Unioneonline / ss)
