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25 people survive plane crash in Aktau – Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations

BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 25. According to preliminary data, 25 people survived the plane crash in Aktau, TurkicWorld reports.

The information was provided by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations.

"There were 67 people on board the plane, including 5 crew members. Information about the casualties is being clarified. Preliminary reports indicate 25 survivors, 22 of whom have been taken to the hospital. A total of 150 personnel, 45 units of equipment from the Department of Emergency Situations, NGP, and DP are involved. The passenger list is being verified," the ministry said in a statement.

Earlier today, an Embraer 190 passenger plane en route from Baku to Grozny crashed 3 kilometers from Aktau airport.

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