Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane with over 70 on board crashes in Kazakhstan; bursts into flames – Times of India – Delhi News Daily

A passenger plane en route from Baku to Grozny crashed near Kazakhstan’s Aktau airport after requesting an emergency landing. The aircraft belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines was diverted due to heavy fog and circled the airport multiple times before the crash. Initial reports indicate survivors, with emergency personnel responding to the scene.

A passenger plane en route from Baku to Grozny crashed near Kazakhstan’s Aktau airport on Wednesday. The incident occurred after the aircraft reportedly requested an emergency landing.
Reuters, citing Azerbaijan Airlines, confirmed that the plane had 72 people on board.

Kazakhstan’s emergency ministry confirmed the plane had been diverted to Aktau due to heavy fog in Grozny. The aircraft, belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines, had circled the airport multiple times before the crash.
Details about casualties or the exact cause of the crash were not immediately available. Initial reports suggest that there are survivors.
The country’s emergency situations ministry said its personnel were putting out a fire at the site.
“Information about casualties is currently being clarified but, according to preliminary information, there are survivors,” it said.
More details awaited