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Passenger plane crashes in Russia Passenger plane crashes in Russia
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A passenger plane has crashed near the central Russian city of Perm, Russian news agencies say, quoting emergency ministry officials. A passenger plane has crashed near the central Russian city of Perm, Russian emergency officials says.
The Boeing-737 was en route from Moscow and had 82 passengers on board. The Boeing-737 was en route from Moscow and had 82 passengers and five crew members on board. All are feared dead.
The plane's wreckage was later found outside Perm - the city in the Urals, the Interfax news agency reported. Communications with the plane were lost as it was making a landing approach.
No further details were immediately available. The wreckage was later found outside Perm, which is located in the Urals. Rescuers are at the site. The cause of the crash is not known.