The plane had been heading for Misrata in Libya when it crashed - the country’s worst aircraft accident suffered in peacetime, officials said.
Passengers at the airport were reportedly taken to a safe area, according to Sky News.
Malta airport’s website shows most flights as being delayed or cancelled, with a number of arrivals diverted elsewhere.
Accident at Malta airport delays flights
Air
Sophie Griffiths
24 October 2016
Flights to and from Malta International airport were halted this morning after a light aircraft accident, which left five people dead.
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