A tragic incident unfolded on December 25 when an Azerbaijani passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed near Aktau City in Kazakhstan. According to Kazakh authorities, 38 individuals lost their lives in the crash. Video footage captured the plane descending at an abnormal angle before impacting the ground just a few kilometers from the Aktau airport.
The violent impact caused a fire, which was quickly extinguished, preventing further casualties. Among the passengers, 29 survivors required hospital treatment for their injuries. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation as authorities work to determine the factors that led to this devastating event.
The aviation community and families of the victims are mourning the loss of lives, while rescue and recovery operations continue at the crash site. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Azerbaijani plane crashes in Kazakhstan, killing at least 38 people
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