A passenger plane has crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, according to reports from Russian news agencies on Wednesday.
Citing Kazakhstan’s Emergencies Ministry, the reports indicate that the Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft was en route from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya region. Due to foggy conditions in Grozny, the plane was rerouted but tragically crashed near Aktau.
Details about the number of passengers on board and any casualties have not been released yet. Emergency services are on the scene, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is expected to commence.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by airlines operating in regions with difficult weather conditions and highlights the importance of stringent safety measures.
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