UPDATE 1-One killed when Russian Aeroflot plane lands with fire on board - agencies


Reuters | Updated: 05-05-2019 22:24 IST | Created: 05-05-2019 22:24 IST
UPDATE 1-One killed when Russian Aeroflot plane lands with fire on board - agencies

One person was killed and at least five were injured when a Russian Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet plane made an emergency landing in Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday due to fire on board, Russian news agencies said.

TASS news agency, citing a source, said at least one person was killed. Agencies reported various figures on the number of injured - from five to more than 10. RIA agency said that there were 78 passengers on the plane.

Russian state TV showed a plane landing with its tail ablaze. (Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova Editing by Frances Kerry)

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