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August 24, 2008

Passenger Jet Crashes in Kyrgyzstan Capital
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Reports say the plane, with at least 83 people on board, crashed during
takeoff Sunday at the airport in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek 
Aviation officials say a passenger jet has crashed in Kyrgyzstan with at
least 83 people on board. The officials say there are casualties.
Russian news agencies say the plane crashed shortly after taking off
Sunday from the Manas international airport in Kyrgyzstan's capital,
Bishkek. The reports say the Boeing-737, operated by Itek Air, was
destined for Iran.

Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters.


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