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Russian plane crash outside Moscow kills 71

Wreckage of aircraft spread over a wide area around site; several causes for tragedy being considered

Published Sun, Feb 11, 2018 · 09:50 PM

    Moscow

    A RUSSIAN passenger plane carrying 71 people crashed outside Moscow on Sunday after taking off from the capital's Domodedovo airport, Russian media reported.

    The Antonov An-148 plane operated by the domestic Saratov Airlines was flying to Orsk, a city in the Urals, and crashed in the Ramensky district on the outskirts of Moscow. Russian news agencies reported 65 passengers and six crew were on board.

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