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Sri Lankan Airforce Plane Crashes Near Colombo

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: A Sri Lankan military plane crashed near the capital Colombo on Friday killing at least two people, residents and police said.

The Antonov transport aircraft came down and burst into flames in the suburb of Athurugiriya in bad weather, residents said.


They said at least two people were seen inside the wreckage of the aircraft while police spokesman Ajith Rohana said they were sending rescue workers to the area.

Police said they believed up to four people may have been on board the plane when it crashed.

It was not known if anyone on the ground had been killed or injured although the plane was not thought to have crashed in a built-up area.
Story First Published: December 12, 2014 08:55 IST

Sri Lankan Airforce Plane Crashes Near Colombo
 
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R.I.P.. Due to poor visibility.. It's been reported that Sri Lanka is experiencing heavy fog these days
 
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this is sad :( 4 are dead...
The pilot had tried to avoid the residentdial area and crashed into a rubber estate.
 
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Sri Lankan Airforce Plane Crashes Near Colombo

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: A Sri Lankan military plane crashed near the capital Colombo on Friday killing at least two people, residents and police said.

The Antonov transport aircraft came down and burst into flames in the suburb of Athurugiriya in bad weather, residents said.


They said at least two people were seen inside the wreckage of the aircraft while police spokesman Ajith Rohana said they were sending rescue workers to the area.

Police said they believed up to four people may have been on board the plane when it crashed.

It was not known if anyone on the ground had been killed or injured although the plane was not thought to have crashed in a built-up area.
Story First Published: December 12, 2014 08:55 IST

Sri Lankan Airforce Plane Crashes Near Colombo


Rest in Peace :(
 
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