Plane grounded, flight around the globe; there were 72 passengers on board, visuals released."

Due to heavy fog, a plane that was diverted to Akhtu airport crashed, and it is reported that many people have died . The incident occurred in Kazakhstan . The Azerbaijan Airlines plane, carrying 67 passengers and five crew members, caught fire and was completely burned during landing while flying to Russia. Authorities have confirmed that 12 people on board the plane were rescued . Authorities have not released any official information regarding the death toll. Disturbing video footage of the plane landing and catching fire is circulating on social media .


The fire broke out after the plane hit the ground while flying at a low altitude. The Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations has reported that rescue operations began immediately . Firefighters arrived at the scene, brought the fire under control, and authorities have confirmed that the injured were transferred to the hospital. Reports suggest that the plane requested permission for an emergency landing while en route to Russia from Baku airport in Azerbaijan.