plane crash in china: Boeing plane carrying 133 passengers crashes in mountains in China’s southern province of Guangxi
Beijing, First Published Mar 21, 2022, 2:14 PM IST
A Boeing plane carrying 133 passengers has crashed in a mountain in China’s southern province of Guangxi, reports say.
A Boeing 737 MU5357, owned by Chinese Easter Airlines, took off from Kunming, Guangxi, to Guangzhou with 133 passengers and crew on board. However, the plane did not reach Guangzhou on time after takeoff. A subsequent search revealed that the plane had crashed in a mountainous area. Local media reported that the plane may have crashed due to a wildfire burning about in the mountains. No casualties have been reported so far.
According to the Reuters news agency, rescue workers and firefighters were called to the scene.
Last Updated Mar 21, 2022, 2:24 PM IST
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