In pictures: Malaga crash

Four people were killed when a plane operated by Spanish airline Binter Mediterraneo crashed as it came in to land at Malaga.

The plane, which was on a flight from the Spanish enclave of Melilla in North Africa with more than 40 on board, came down on a highway just a few hundred metres from the airport. At least 25 people were taken to hospital, some with serious injuries.

The pilot tried to make an emergency landing

Injured passengers were freed from the wreckage

Those at the front of the plane were badly hurt

Emergency services rushed to the scene

The injured were taken to local hospitals

Engine failure is suspected