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Plane crash near Nigeria capital Plane crash near Nigeria capital
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A passenger jet has crashed near the Nigerian capital, Abuja, police say.A passenger jet has crashed near the Nigerian capital, Abuja, police say.
Doctors were urged to go to the airport after the plane, on an ADC airlines flight to Sokoto, went down. More than 100 people were on board.Doctors were urged to go to the airport after the plane, on an ADC airlines flight to Sokoto, went down. More than 100 people were on board.
State radio said the plane had crashed in a storm shortly after take-off. An emergency spokesman added it had then burst into flames.
At least 200 people died in two air disasters last year, leading many to question the safety of Nigerian planes.At least 200 people died in two air disasters last year, leading many to question the safety of Nigerian planes.
After the disasters, several airlines were grounded while safety checks were carried out. ADC planes were not involved in last year's crashes.After the disasters, several airlines were grounded while safety checks were carried out. ADC planes were not involved in last year's crashes.
Last month 10 senior army commanders were killed when their military plane crashed.Last month 10 senior army commanders were killed when their military plane crashed.
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