Russia Plane Crash: 50 Dead After Boeing 737 Explodes On Landing

Plane Crash In Russia Kills 50
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The BBC reports the Boeing 737 had taken off from Moscow and exploded as it was trying to land at 15:25 GMT.

It is believed at least 50 people were on board, 44 passengers and 6 crew, all of whom died, reports Sky News.

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Russian Emergency Situations Ministry fire fighters and rescuers work at the crash site

The cause of the crash is unknown but reports from The Federal Air Transport Agency said the plane was on its third landing attempt.

Kazan airport has been closed