An airliner has crashed at the airport of Jogyakarta, Indonesia. More than 100 passengers managed to escape the plane after it burst into flames. It would appear that the Garuda jet overshot the shortish runway at Jogyakarta. Some reports say the front wheel of the aircraft was on fire before it crashed.
Although many did manage to escape the inferno, 22 have been confirmed dead, with a number still missing. Among them are several Australian nationals. Further info here.
A few months ago, an aircraft disappeared south of Sulawesi and was later found at the bottom of the sea. Indonesia's air industry has a poor safety record.
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I'm actually watching this now on CNN...so sad...prayers to all...take care,
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I have just finished reading this Guido...another plane tragedy in Indonesia! I pray for those who lost their lives and the survivors too. Shocking news! Jeanie
ReplyDeleteOMG how sad! Scary for those people.
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It's a horrible way to die Guido, my sympathies go out to all the survivors and relatives of the dead. Jeannette xx http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/
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