A small aircraft tragically went down in northeastern Slovenia due to foggy conditions on Sunday, resulting in the loss of three lives, according to police reports.

Authorities were alerted to the incident around midday. The aircraft involved was a Cessna Skyhawk, which was conducting a scenic flight in the Prekmurje region when it crashed, as stated by police to the national broadcaster RTV Slovenia.

Initial reports indicated that the flight was supposed to accommodate four passengers; however, one individual opted to remain behind, reducing the number of people on board at the time of the accident.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are under investigation as officials work to gather more details about what led to this tragic event in the fog-affected area.

All necessary efforts will be undertaken to bring clarity to this unfortunate incident that has impacted the local community deeply. As the investigation progresses, further information is expected to be released regarding the victims and the circumstances of the flight.