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 currently underway.
Azerbaijan Airlines confirmed that the plane was carrying 62 passengers and five crew members. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and aviation authorities have begun an investigation into the incident.
CGTN reporters visited the crash site to provide updates on the situation. Law enforcement officials have cordoned off the area to facilitate rescue operations. Witnesses and rescue workers at the scene report that survivors have been taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Rescue teams are working diligently to locate and assist any remaining passengers. Emergency services have mobilized additional resources to support the ongoing efforts.
The crash near Aktau, a city along the Caspian Sea, has drawn international attention due to the flight’s route between Azerbaijan and Russia. Families of the passengers are anxiously awaiting news, and airline officials are expected to release further information as it becomes available.
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Stringer Dispatch: Rescue efforts underway at crash site in Kazakhstan
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