A passenger aircraft has reportedly crashed, with 67 individuals on board, according to local authorities.
Initial reports indicate that there are 25 survivors, with 22 of them having been transported to a medical facility, as stated by Kazakhstan’s emergency ministry.
The aircraft, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, ignited upon descent near the city of Aktau; however, officials confirmed that the fire has been extinguished.
The cause of the crash remains undetermined at this time.
The Embraer 190 aircraft was carrying 62 passengers and 5 crew members, as reported by the transport ministry.
Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 was traveling from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to Grozny in Russia. Reports suggest that the flight was redirected due to foggy conditions.
The BBC has reached out to Azerbaijan Airlines and Embraer for further comments.
