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Russia plane crash: Dozens feared dead in Rostov-on-Don Russia plane crash: Dozens killed in Rostov-on-Don
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A passenger jet has crashed in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don with at least 55 passengers and six crew on board, officials say. A passenger jet has crashed in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don killing all 55 passengers and six crew on board, officials say.
The FlyDubai Boeing 737-800, coming from Dubai, missed the runway as it attempted to land at 03:50 local time (00:50 GMT) on Saturday.The FlyDubai Boeing 737-800, coming from Dubai, missed the runway as it attempted to land at 03:50 local time (00:50 GMT) on Saturday.
It is not clear what caused the crash but poor visibility and high winds are being considered as a factor.It is not clear what caused the crash but poor visibility and high winds are being considered as a factor.
Unconfirmed reports say everyone on board was killed.
There were reports of a fire or an explosion on board.There were reports of a fire or an explosion on board.
Most of the passengers on board flight FZ981 were Russian, the regional governor said on television.
Another official said three foreigners were on the passenger list, Reuters reported, but this has not been confirmed.
About 700 rescue workers are at the site of the crash and the fire has been extinguished, media reports say.
Other flights have been diverted away from the airport.Other flights have been diverted away from the airport.
About 100 rescue workers are at the site of the crash and the fire has been extinguished, media reports say. A CCTV video showed what appeared to be a plane landing at the airport before being engulfed in a huge fire. Its authenticity has not been verified.
In a statement on its Facebook page, the airliner said it was "aware of an incident" with flight FZ981 and that it was investigating it. In a statement on its Facebook page, the airliner confirmed the "tragic accident" and said an emergency response has been put in place.
Boeing said on Twitter its team was working to gather more details.Boeing said on Twitter its team was working to gather more details.
FlyDubai, a low cost carrier launched in 2009 with its hub in Dubai, operates flights to some 90 destinations. FlyDubai, a low cost carrier launched in 2009 with a hub in Dubai, operates flights to some 90 destinations.