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Deep condolences to those who lost family members and loved ones...
Kyrgyzstan plane crash: Dozens die as Turkish cargo jet hits homes A Turkish cargo plane flying from Hong Kong has crashed into a village in Kyrgyzstan, killing all four crew and at least 33 people on the ground. The Boeing 747 operated by ACT Airlines crashed as it was about to land in fog at Manas airport, 25km (15 miles) north of the capital, Bishkek. At least 15 buildings were destroyed in the village outside the airport, with a number of children among the dead. Flight TK6491 was to have stopped at Manas en route to Istanbul in Turkey. Kyrgyz authorities have declared a day of mourning for Tuesday, 17.01.2017.
BBC
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