News of a tragic plane crash has come to light near Aktau city of Kazakhstan. 20 passengers have been confirmed alive in this accident, while more than 40 people are expected to have died. The crash occurred near Aktau Airport, and the plane belonged to Azerbaijan Airlines, flying to the Russian city of Grozny.
The accident happened after changing the route
According to officials, the plane was instructed to change its route due to dense fog in Grozny. Unfortunately, the plane crashed near Actau.
Government statements and relief efforts
The government of Kazakhstan said in a statement,
“When rescue teams reached the plane, they found that the plane was on fire. Fire extinguishing work was started immediately. “Although the number of casualties is still being confirmed, initial reports suggest that some people have survived.”
A total of 67 passengers and 5 crew members were on board the aircraft.
Scary pictures on social media
Several horrific pictures and videos went viral on social media soon after the accident. In these, the plane is shown turning into a ball of fire and falling to the ground. Rescue workers are seen near damaged parts of the plane, trying to rescue survivors.
Cause of accident still unknown
Azerbaijan Airlines has not yet issued any official statement. However, some reports have confirmed the survival of 6 passengers. Investigation is ongoing to find out the cause of the accident.
Such accidents have happened before also
This accident is reminiscent of a plane crash that took place in Brazil recently. A plane fell on a mobile phone shop in the city of Gramado, killing 10 people. More than 12 people were injured in this accident, many of whom were in critical condition.
Plane accidents are always tragic, and this incident has once again raised questions about the safety of air travel.