A passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Preliminary reports indicate at least 32 survivors, with some in critical condition. The flight was diverted due to fog.
The aircraft, an Embraer operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was supposed to fly from Baku to Grozny but was rerouted after a bird strike. The emergency landing was necessitated by unforeseen circumstances.
Russian President Putin expressed condolences to Azerbaijani President Aliyev, who had to depart a summit in St. Petersburg following the crash news. The tragic incident highlights the risks of aviation.
Kazakhstan's Emergencies Ministry reported the plane on fire upon arrival at the scene. Confirmations of nationalities included 37 Azerbaijanis, 16 Russians, 6 Kazakhstanis, and others.
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