Tragedy Strikes as Plane Goes Down Near Aktau
A passenger flight from Azerbaijan carrying 67 people crashed near Aktau City, Kazakhstan, on December 25, killing at least 38 individuals, according to local authorities. Twenty-nine survivors were rushed to hospitals, with their conditions still under assessment.
📹 Shocking video footage circulating online shows the aircraft descending at an unusual angle moments before impact. The plane crashed just kilometers from Aktau Airport, igniting a blaze that emergency teams swiftly contained.
What We Know So Far
- 🕒 The crash occurred during daylight hours, with visibility reportedly clear.
- 🔥 Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading beyond the crash site.
- 🌍 The flight's origin and destination have not yet been officially confirmed.
Kazakh officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the disaster, with international aviation experts expected to assist. Our thoughts are with the victims' families and survivors during this devastating time. 💔
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Azerbaijani plane crashes in Kazakhstan, killing at least 38 people
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