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Turkish Airlines plane from Hong Kong crash lands on Kyrgyzstan homes Turkish cargo plane from Hong Kong crash lands on Kyrgyzstan homes
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A Turkish Airlines cargo plane from Hong Kong has crashed in Kyrgyzstan, killing at least 32 people, most of them on the ground, say officials. A Turkish cargo plane from Hong Kong has crashed in Kyrgyzstan, killing at least 32 people, most of them on the ground, say officials.
The Boeing 747 crashed into homes near Manas airport, about 25km (15 miles) north of the capital, Bishkek, the Kyrgyz government said.The Boeing 747 crashed into homes near Manas airport, about 25km (15 miles) north of the capital, Bishkek, the Kyrgyz government said.
Several buildings were destroyed, and a number of children are reported to have been among those killed. At least 15 buildings were damaged and a number of children are reported to have been among those killed.
The flight was making a stopover at Manas en route to Istanbul in Turkey. The flight was making a stopover in Manas en route to Istanbul in Turkey.
It came down at 07:31 local time (01:31 GMT) in the populated area. The Kyrgyz government said the plane was being operated by Turkish Airlines.
Visibility was poor because of thick fog at the time, but the cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed. But the airline said the plane belonged to Turkish carrier ACT, also known as My Cargo Airlines.
"Our condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in the tragic incident involving an ACT Airlines aircraft in Kyrgyzstan," Turkish Airline said on its Twitter account.
Destroyed houses
The plane came down shortly after 07:30 local time (01:30 GMT) in the village of Dacha-Suu, a popular holiday home area.
Visibility was poor at the time because of freezing fog, but the cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed.
Images on social media purporting to be of the crash site show fire and smoke rising from the rubble of destroyed buildings.Images on social media purporting to be of the crash site show fire and smoke rising from the rubble of destroyed buildings.
There are reports that one crew member survived. There are reports that one crew member survived. A number of people have also been taken to hospitals with injuries.
Emergency services are at the scene. Local media is reporting that Prime Minister Sooronbai Jeenbekov is also there.Emergency services are at the scene. Local media is reporting that Prime Minister Sooronbai Jeenbekov is also there.
The plane is thought to be around 14 years old and currently operated by MyCargo. Manas airport, the country's main international airport, has been closed.
Manas airport, the main airport in the country, has been closed. In 2008, a passenger plane bound for Iran crashed shortly after take-off from Manas, killing 68 people.