Breaking News: Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan, 42 Feared Dead

Breaking News: Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan, 42 Feared Dead https://www.youtube.com/@WirenetInternationalNewsAgency On December 25, 2024 , an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft, operating as Flight J2-8243 from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The plane was carrying 67 individuals—62 passengers and five crew members. Kazakhstan's Emergency Ministry reports that 42 people are feared dead, while 25 survivors have been rescued and are receiving medical treatment. Preliminary investigations suggest that the aircraft encountered a bird strike, leading to an emergency landing attempt. Additionally, reports indicate the plane experienced GPS jamming during its flight. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation by authorities from both Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Eyewitnesses described a catastrophic scene, with the plane engulfed in flames upon impact. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the crash site, working diligen...