A passenger plane has crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, according to reports from Russian news agencies citing Kazakhstan’s Emergencies Ministry.
The Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft was en route from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya region but was rerouted due to heavy fog in Grozny, as reported by the news agencies.
Details about the number of passengers on board and any casualties have not yet been released. Emergency services are on the scene, and investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.
Weather conditions are believed to have played a significant role, with fog affecting visibility and flight paths in the region. Aviation authorities are expected to provide further updates as information becomes available.
Reference(s):
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