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Turkish plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan, at least 32 dead

by IBNS 16 Jan 2017, 06:52 am

Bishkek, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least 32 people died after a Turkish cargo plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan on Monday morning, media reports said.

Identified as a Boeing 747, the aircraft crashed into homes after landing.

The plane was travelling from Hong Kong.

At least 15 buildings were damaged, BBC reported.

"Our condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in the tragic incident involving an ACT Airlines aircraft in Kyrgyzstan," Turkish Airlines tweeted.