An Embraer 190 passenger plane with 72 passengers on board, traveling from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, was forced to alter its route due to adverse weather conditions. The plane reportedly crashed near Kazakhstan’s Aktau city during an emergency landing in heavy fog.
Search and Rescue Operations Launched Immediately at Crash Site
Following the crash, search and rescue teams swiftly mobilized, successfully transporting several passengers to hospitals. According to a statement from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations, 25 individuals were sent to hospitals for medical treatment. Additionally, the Ministry of Health reported that 28 people survived the crash.
Claims of Oxygen Tank Explosion During Flight
Surviving passengers claimed that an oxygen tank exploded during the flight, causing many on board to lose consciousness. Authorities are investigating the incident, with preliminary information suggesting that oxygen loss during the flight could have contributed to the crash.
Some Passengers Managed to Escape the Wreckage
Reports indicate that some passengers managed to exit the aircraft shortly after the crash. Rescue teams arriving later secured the crash site and continued efforts to assist the victims and ensure safety around the debris.
Kazakhstan Releases Full Passenger List from Crashed Plane
The complete list of passengers on the aircraft has been made publicly available by the Kazakh authorities as investigations and rescue operations continue.
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