Passenger plane CRASHES into Russian mountains 'killing all 49 on board'
A passenger plane has crashed into a remote mountainside, with all 49 people on board - including five children - now feared dead. The An-24 aircraft, almost 50 years old, disappeared without a trace as it battled low clouds and driving rain. The plane was on its second approach to land at Tynda airport in Russia’s far-east Amur region when it slammed into a mountain slope. Emergency officials confirmed the worst on Thursday afternoon when the burning wreckage of the plane was discovered nine miles from the airport. The fuselage was found ablaze, said the Ministry of Emergency Situations, after an Mi-8 rescue helicopter spotted the crash site amid dense forest and mountainous terrain. There were no immediate signs of survivors after an initial aerial inspection, reported RIA Novosti state news agency. Continue reading https://ift.tt/udEwmvy The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_confirmation=1 Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: https://ift.tt/HGunhWw Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://ift.tt/QnVIRsL Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://ift.tt/bxj6W8q #russia #planecrash #aircraft
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A passenger plane has crashed into a remote mountainside, with all 49 people on board - including five children - now feared dead. The An-24 aircraft, almost 50 years old, disappeared without a trace as it battled low clouds and driving rain. The plane was on its second approach to land at Tynda airport in Russia’s far-east Amur region when it slammed into a mountain slope. Emergency officials confirmed the worst on Thursday afternoon when the burning wreckage of the plane was discovered nine miles from the airport. The fuselage was found ablaze, said the Ministry of Emergency Situations, after an Mi-8 rescue helicopter spotted the crash site amid dense forest and mountainous terrain. There were no immediate signs of survivors after an initial aerial inspection, reported RIA Novosti state news agency. Continue reading https://ift.tt/udEwmvy The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_confirmation=1 Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: https://ift.tt/HGunhWw Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://ift.tt/QnVIRsL Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://ift.tt/bxj6W8q #russia #planecrash #aircraft
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