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Cargo plane crashes in Greece

Cargo plane crashes in Greece

Athens, July 17 (UNI) A cargo plane has crashed near the city of Kavala in northern Greece, BBC reported on Sunday.
The Antonov-12 plane which was operated by a Ukraine-based company was flying from Serbia to Jordan when it went down on Saturday.
It was not immediately known how many people were on board and whether there were any survivors. Some reports say eight people may have been on board the aircraft.
Greece's ERT state broadcaster reported that the aircraft had been carrying a 12-tonne cargo, which it described as potentially dangerous.
The pilot reportedly requested an emergency landing at Kavala airport due to an engine problem but was unable to reach the runway.
Footage has emerged purportedly showing the plane already on fire as it descended followed by a large explosion after it hits the ground.
According to officials seven fire engines had been deployed but they could not approach the crash site because of continuing explosions.
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