An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane has tragically crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, according to reports from Russian news agencies citing Kazakhstan’s Emergencies Ministry on Wednesday.
The aircraft was en route from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya region. Due to heavy fog in Grozny, the flight was rerouted, leading to the unfortunate accident near Aktau.
Emergency services are on the scene, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash. Details about the number of passengers on board and casualties have not yet been disclosed.
This incident highlights the challenges of aviation navigation in adverse weather conditions across the region. As more information becomes available, authorities are expected to provide updates on the situation.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy.
Reference(s):
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