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Sunday 10 August 2014

Plane crash outside Tehran in Iran kills 48 passengers and crew

48 people, including 40 passengers and 8 crew were killed this morning August 10th when a small passenger plane crashed shortly after take off from Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, the capital of Iran, Iranian state TV reports.

The plane, an Antonov An-140, designed for short domestic flights, was traveling from Tehran to the northeastern city of Tabas when it went down in a residential area. At least five children were on board the plane. Five people on the ground were burnt to death. Iran's aviation authority cited engine failure as the cause of the crash. This is the first major crash in Iran since 2011.

This year has really been bad for air travel. At least five commercial airline crashes in 6 months and over 800 killed.
at 8/10/2014 12:03:00 pm

31 comments:

  1. Alloy Chikezie10 August 2014 at 12:06

    May the souls of the dead rest in peace


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  2. Unknown10 August 2014 at 12:07

    God have mercy...

    queenreigneth@gmail.com

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  3. Anonymous10 August 2014 at 12:09

    So many death report this year....god save us o.....r.I.p to de dead

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  4. Steveosky 4 Real.10 August 2014 at 12:09

    The Phobia for flight is getting more intense. May their souls RIP..!!

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  5. Debbie Chelsea10 August 2014 at 12:11

    RIP 2 d dead

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  6. Olameedey10 August 2014 at 12:12

    All deze happenings r signs of end time. Xtians shud beware n get closer 2 God. May their souls rest in peace!

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  7. Anonymous10 August 2014 at 12:13

    May their soul rest in perfect peace Amen.
    Gracenot2001@yahoo.com

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  8. Unknown10 August 2014 at 12:16

    Hmmm.. Bad news everywhere.. It Ȋ̝̊̅§ well with the righteous oo RIP 2al who lost their lives,God always knows better... Happpy Sunday aunty Lindy

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  9. Mrs E10 August 2014 at 12:25

    Habahaba! Papa na 4 ur hand we dey o!

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  10. Anonymous10 August 2014 at 12:26

    Na wah o

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  11. Anonymous10 August 2014 at 12:28

    Too bad may their souls rest in peace #bright bravo#

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  12. slitenation10 August 2014 at 12:29

    May God Help Us!!!

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  13. dealwap10 August 2014 at 12:31

    END OF THE WORLD IS NEAR!

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  14. Bonita Bislam10 August 2014 at 12:37

    Grim stories everyday!

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  15. www.glowyshoe.com10 August 2014 at 12:40

    Sad

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  16. Unknown10 August 2014 at 12:41

    Pple go soon finish for this world ooooo! God will cont to protect us sha. Amen

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  17. Unknown10 August 2014 at 12:49

    Sad news to hear

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  18. Unknown10 August 2014 at 13:16

    They should replace old spare part if that's the cause instead of risking peoples lives.
    Face of lib

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  19. Anonymous10 August 2014 at 13:17

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  20. ary10 August 2014 at 13:26

    Apparently! It has always being the safest way to travel but it has really being a real disaster for the airways this year alone! Too bad!!!

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  21. Esty kudos10 August 2014 at 13:26

    Another sad news. It is well

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  22. APPLE10 August 2014 at 13:58

    R.I.P to the dead.

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  23. Anonymous10 August 2014 at 14:00

    Seriously scared of planes now

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  24. Okoro10 August 2014 at 14:29

    Too sad!!

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  25. purity C10 August 2014 at 15:22

    May their souls rest in peace Amen

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  26. Anonymous10 August 2014 at 16:35

    Oh lord have mercy on us! Lauhrex

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  27. Jerry10 August 2014 at 21:34

    Lord have Mercy.

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  28. Bony bony11 August 2014 at 00:13

    God dey Vex

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  29. Unknown11 August 2014 at 00:19

    BAD EVENT





    BORN TO SHINE!!!!!

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  30. Anonymous11 August 2014 at 10:10

    RIP To The Dead. (Linda's Man)

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