BISHKEK (Sputnik) — The Boeing 747, operated by ACT Airlines, crashed into homes near Manas airport close to Bishkek, where it was supposed to make a stopover. The Kyrgyz authorities said up to 37 people had died.
The Kyrgyz president ordered a thorough probe into the tragedy, which has been reportedly blamed on dense fog.
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Plane Crash in Bishkek
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