ASTANA – The horrific plane crash of Embraer 190 aircraft near Aktau, Kazakhstan, was captured by onlookers and shared widely on social media.
The footage shows moments following the crash of a passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, which crashed on Wednesday. The video captured by mobile quickly spread across the internet, showing aircraft moving down after losing control.
Kazakhstan Emergency Ministry reported 28 survivors, including two children, with initial reports later updated. The fire at the crash site has been extinguished, and 150 emergency workers are involved in the rescue operation.
The cause of the crash is under probe, with initial reports suggesting a bird strike may have led to the emergency landing. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has returned home, and condolences have been offered by Russian and Chechen leaders.
The final number of casualties also remains unclear, as several injured remain critical, highlighting the dramatic scene at the crash site.
As the investigation continues, the video serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of air travel and the emotional toll such tragedies take on those involved.
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