An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, crashed on Wednesday near Aktau in western Kazakhstan. Initial reports indicate there are survivors, and rescue operations are underway.
Azerbaijan Airlines confirmed that the plane was carrying 62 passengers and five crew members. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined.
Rescue teams have been dispatched to the site, and law enforcement officials have cordoned off the area. Survivors have been transported to local hospitals for medical treatment.
CGTN reporters on the ground in Aktau provided firsthand accounts of the ongoing rescue efforts. Witnesses described scenes of chaos and urgency as emergency services worked tirelessly to assist those affected.
The Kazakh authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and aviation experts will examine flight data to understand what led to the crash.
KhabarAsia.com will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Stringer Dispatch: Rescue efforts underway at crash site in Kazakhstan
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