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Sunday 10 August 2014

Plane crash outside Tehran in Iran kills 48 passengers and crew

48 people, including 40 passengers and 8 crew were killed this morning August 10th when a small passenger plane crashed shortly after take off from Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, the capital of Iran, Iranian state TV reports.

The plane, an Antonov An-140, designed for short domestic flights, was traveling from Tehran to the northeastern city of Tabas when it went down in a residential area. At least five children were on board the plane. Five people on the ground were burnt to death. Iran's aviation authority cited engine failure as the cause of the crash. This is the first major crash in Iran since 2011.

This year has really been bad for air travel. At least five commercial airline crashes in 6 months and over 800 killed.

31 comments:

Alloy Chikezie said...

May the souls of the dead rest in peace


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Unknown said...

God have mercy...

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Anonymous said...

So many death report this year....god save us o.....r.I.p to de dead

Steveosky 4 Real. said...

The Phobia for flight is getting more intense. May their souls RIP..!!

Debbie Chelsea said...

RIP 2 d dead

Olameedey said...

All deze happenings r signs of end time. Xtians shud beware n get closer 2 God. May their souls rest in peace!

Anonymous said...

May their soul rest in perfect peace Amen.
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Unknown said...

Hmmm.. Bad news everywhere.. It ČŠ̝̊̅§ well with the righteous oo RIP 2al who lost their lives,God always knows better... Happpy Sunday aunty Lindy

Mrs E said...

Habahaba! Papa na 4 ur hand we dey o!

Anonymous said...

Na wah o

Anonymous said...

Too bad may their souls rest in peace #bright bravo#

slitenation said...

May God Help Us!!!

dealwap said...

END OF THE WORLD IS NEAR!

Bonita Bislam said...

Grim stories everyday!

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Unknown said...

Pple go soon finish for this world ooooo! God will cont to protect us sha. Amen

Unknown said...

Sad news to hear

Unknown said...

They should replace old spare part if that's the cause instead of risking peoples lives.
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ary said...

Apparently! It has always being the safest way to travel but it has really being a real disaster for the airways this year alone! Too bad!!!

Esty kudos said...

Another sad news. It is well

APPLE said...

R.I.P to the dead.

Anonymous said...

Seriously scared of planes now

Okoro said...

Too sad!!

Alicia says... said...

Shut up!!!!!

purity C said...

May their souls rest in peace Amen

Anonymous said...

Oh lord have mercy on us! Lauhrex

Jerry said...

Lord have Mercy.

Bony bony said...

God dey Vex

Unknown said...

BAD EVENT





BORN TO SHINE!!!!!

Anonymous said...

RIP To The Dead. (Linda's Man)

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