Air India plane crash kills 158 (HD Video)

At least eight people were rescued by an Air India Express, which crashed with 166 people aboard in the southern city of Mangalore, said on Thursday the national airline. "According to information available in relation to us, eight people were rescued and transported to local hospitals in Mangalore for treatment," said Anup Shrivastava, Chief of Staff of Air India, Mumbai, a press conference. "Air India is busy right now with the confirmation of the victims," said Shrivastava. L 'Plano, held in Dubai, fell outside of an airport in southern India, in the afternoon (New Zealand time), killing at least 160 people caught fire after the start and crossed the runway and plowed into a forest. A witness said the plane passed the runway in the rain at the airport in Mangalore in Karnataka. Air India Express is the budget arm of the carrier was Air India. "At least 160 passengers died in the accident, VS Acharya, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of SouthKarnataka, told reporters. "At least five minutes before six people were hospitalized, his condition is unknown." Early signs are that the incident was an accident, officials said. television, the plane around 06:30 (12:30 New Zealand time) crashed. television footage showed hit a wooded area. The flames were burning some debris that rescuers are struggling to put the fire under control. television footage showed thick black smoke surrounded planof ...



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