A passenger plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, with early reports indicating that there may be survivors. According to the country’s Emergencies Ministry, emergency services are currently working to extinguish a fire at the crash site.
The aircraft, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was traveling from Baku to Grozny in Chechnya, Russia. However, due to foggy conditions in Grozny, it had to change its route. Reports from Russian news agencies noted that the plane had been circling the airport before it requested an emergency landing.
Kazakh media reported that there were 105 passengers and five crew members on board, although this information has not yet been independently confirmed. Eyewitness accounts and videos shared on social media showed the plane losing altitude rapidly before crashing into an open field and bursting into flames.
As rescue teams continue their efforts at the site, authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. The situation is still developing, and we will share more updates as new information comes in.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about aviation safety in challenging weather conditions and reinforces the importance of effective emergency response measures in such situations.
