A passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Christmas Day, leaving dozens feared dead. The plane, flying from Azerbaijan to Russia, caught fire after attempting an emergency landing due to heavy fog. 25 survivors, including three children, were rescued, while the cause remains under investigation.
A devastating plane crash in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, has left dozens feared dead. The passenger plane, carrying 67 people, crashed and caught fire near the city of Aktau while flying from Azerbaijan to Russia. According to Kazakhstan’s Emergencies Ministry, 25 people survived the crash, including three children. The plane was reportedly diverted due to heavy fog, and it made an emergency landing about 3 kilometers from Aktau.
Footage of the incident shows the plane descending rapidly with its landing gear deployed before a massive fireball erupts moments later. The flight, which had 62 passengers and five crew members on board, included mostly Azerbaijani nationals, along with passengers from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The tragic incident has sparked widespread shock and sorrow, especially during the festive season. The authorities are continuing their efforts to investigate the cause of the crash while offering support to the survivors and the families of the victims. The nation and the world mourn this devastating loss of life.
