Tragedy struck in Russia's far east as an Antonov An-24 passenger plane, flown by Siberia-based Angara, crashed in a remote forest area. A helicopter spotted the burning fuselage, and rescue crews rushed to the scene 🚁.
The flight, en route from Blagoveshchensk to the town of Tynda in the Amur region, reportedly carried around 40 to 50 people. Among the 43 passengers mentioned in some reports were five children, alongside six crew members, with early indications suggesting a devastating loss of life 💔.
Built in 1976, the plane lost radar contact during its approach to Tynda, and debris was later discovered on a hill approximately 15 km from the town. Unverified video footage posted on social media shows the aircraft’s remnants amid dense forestry, heightening concerns over the incident.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash while emergency services continue their search and recovery operations. Our hearts go out to the families and communities affected during this difficult time.
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Russian plane crashes in far east, nearly 50 people aboard feared dead
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