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Saratov Airlines plane crashes near Moscow, 71 people feared dead

Published: 11 Feb 2018 - 03:28 pm | Last Updated: 06 Nov 2021 - 07:03 am
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MOSCOW: A plane operated by Saratov Airlines crashed in the Moscow region on Sunday, likely killing all 71 people on board, Russian news agency Interfax said, citing a source in the emergency services.
There were 65 passengers and 6 crew members onboard the plane, RIA reported.

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