A passenger jet crashed in far eastern Russia, killing everyone on board, the country’s Ministry of Transport said on July 24.
There were 42 passengers, including five children and six crew members, on the Angara Airlines flight when it went down just south of its destination, Tynda, in the Amur region, the ministry said in a statement on Telegram.
The ministry said that the wreckage of the Antonov An-24 jet was discovered about 20 miles from its intended destination.
“The top priority is to focus on providing comprehensive support to the families of the deceased passengers and crew of the AN-24: transportation to the crash site, insurance and social payments, medical and psychological assistance as needed,” Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin said. “All these measures must be implemented as quickly as possible.”…
Passenger Jet Crashes in Russia’s Far East Killing 48, Officials Say
