Eleven passengers including crew members have survived a plane crash in Cueibet, Lakes state. 

The military helicopter which was carrying remains of the former National Member of Parliament, Gabriel Matur Malek from Juba was landing when its tail-rod reportedly hit a goal post in a school playground on Sunday afternoon. 

Secretary General in former Gok state, Zakaria Mamer Thokagor, said some of the passengers who sustained minor injuries have been admitted at Cueibet hospital for treatment.