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Russian plane crashes in Siberia Russian plane crashes in Siberia
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A Russian passenger plane carrying 43 people has crashed shortly after take-off in Siberia, officials say.A Russian passenger plane carrying 43 people has crashed shortly after take-off in Siberia, officials say.
The ATR-72 turbo-prop aircraft had just left Tyumen, on a flight north east to Surgut, also in Siberia, when it crashed. At least 16 people were confirmed killed and 12 survivors have been taken to hospital, Russia's emergencies ministry said.
There are conflicting reports as to the number of casualties. The ATR-72 turboprop aircraft had just left Tyumen on a flight north east to the oil town of Surgut when it crashed.
Officials said 39 passengers and four crew members were on board, and some reports say at least six people have survived the accident. According to preliminary information, 39 passengers and four crew members were on board the plane.
State-owned Russian news channel Rossiya 24, citing the Federal Air Transport Agency, said the plane disappeared from radars at 05:35 local time (01:35 GMT). At least five survivors are in a critical condition, according to state-run RIA news agency quoting hospital officials in Tyumen.
The plane disappeared from radars at 05:35 local time (01:35 GMT), state-owned Russian news channel Rossiya 24 reported.
Local media said the aircraft belonged to the UTair company.Local media said the aircraft belonged to the UTair company.
It crashed about 35km (22 miles) from Tyumen, officials said.