Plane crash in Iran: 66 people dead
Iran's plane crashed from Tehran to Yasuz, carrying 66 passengers. All passengers are expected to die in this accident. Although deaths are yet to be official confirmed. The passenger plane was flying from Mehrabad International Airport.
Aseman Airlines of Iran has expected to the death of all the passengers while confirming the accident. According to a spokesman for the Aseman Airlines, where the crew had six members in the plane, there were 60 passengers on board. This aircraft was of two engines and used for short distance flight. Why did the accident happen? The reasons for this can not be ascertained.
According to officials, when the plane took off, there was a fog in the sky. Immediately after flying, the aircraft lost contact. The plane disappeared from the radar. Meanwhile, the plane crashed over the mountainous region of Central Iran's Semirom.
According to the BBC's report, the plane crashed in the Jagros Hills near the city of Semirom in Isfahan province while traveling between the South-West Yasuj city and Tehran.
According to the Emergency Services Department spokesman, all Emergency staff were alerted. However, due to bad weather, there is trouble in relief and rescue operations. According to officials, the causes of the accident are being investigated. According to some Iranian officials, most of the country's aircraft have become old, due to which the number of accidents has increased. According to media reports, 60 people, including two security personnel, two flight attendants and pilot and co-pilot, were in the plane.
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