The news of a tragic plane crash near Aktau city of Kazakhstan has shocked everyone. So far, 20 passengers have been confirmed alive in this accident, while more than 40 people are expected to have died. The accident occurred near Aktau Airport, where an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed. This plane was going to Grozny city of Russia.
Advice to change the route due to dense fog in Grozny
The plane was initially supposed to land in Grozny, but due to dense fog it was directed to take an alternative route. This route passed through Actau. The government of Kazakhstan informed in a statement that upon reaching the crash site, the plane was found on fire. Immediate rescue operations were launched, and extinguishing the fire was taken up on priority.
“Although complete details of casualties are not yet available, initial reports suggest that some people have survived,” the government said.
There were 72 people on board the plane
A total of 67 passengers and 5 crew members were on board the crashed plane. Pictures after the accident quickly went viral on social media. In these pictures, the plane was seen crashing on the ground and turning into a ball of fire. Rescue workers are engaged in rescue work near the broken parts of the plane.
Confirmation of survival of six passengers
Although there has been no official statement from Azerbaijan Airlines yet, some reports suggest that six passengers have been evacuated alive. The cause of the accident is not clear at this time, and its investigation is ongoing.
Photos and videos on social media
Many scary pictures and videos went viral on social media soon after the accident. In these, the plane can be seen burning and the rescue team searching for the passengers. There is deep sympathy and concern among the people regarding this incident.
Recent air accidents: Brazil incident
A few days before this incident, a major air accident had also occurred in Brazil. A plane crashed into a mobile phone shop in the city of Gramado. 10 people died and more than 12 were injured in this accident.
Questions raised on investigation and security
Frequent air accidents have raised serious questions about safety standards in the aviation industry. More strict measures are now needed to ensure the safety of passengers.
