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Dozens killed in Thai plane crash Dozens killed in Thai plane crash
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At least 61 people have been killed after a budget airliner crashed as it tried to land in heavy rain at the Thai resort of Phuket, officials say. At least 61 people have died after a budget airliner crashed as it tried to land in heavy rain at the Thai holiday resort of Phuket, officials say.
The plane was carrying 123 passengers - many of them foreigners - and several crew members. It was carrying 123 passengers - many of them foreigners - and several crew.
The exact number of casualties is not clear as dozens of people are still missing, but survivors are reported. The exact number of casualties is not clear, but Phuket's deputy governor said more than 40 survivors were being treated in hospital.
Flight OG 269, operated by airline One-Two-Go, was landing after flying from the capital, Bangkok.Flight OG 269, operated by airline One-Two-Go, was landing after flying from the capital, Bangkok.
Phuket's governor said 61 people had been confirmed dead and another 40 were unaccounted for, after the plane skidded off the runway in strong winds and driving rain on Sunday. Phuket's governor said 61 people had been confirmed dead after the plane skidded off the runway in strong winds and driving rain on Sunday.
There was an explosion as the plane landed and a fire engulfed central portions of the plane. His deputy said 43 had been taken to hospital and the remainder were missing.
There was an explosion and a fire as the plane landed.
Survivor Parinwit Chusaeng told Thai TV: "I saw passengers engulfed in fire as I stepped over them on the way out of the plane.
"I was afraid that the airplane was going to explode, so I ran away."
Both pilots are said to be among the survivors.Both pilots are said to be among the survivors.
About half the passengers are reported to be foreigners.About half the passengers are reported to be foreigners.
Rescue operations are under way at the airport and doctors are being flown to Phuket to treat the injured.Rescue operations are under way at the airport and doctors are being flown to Phuket to treat the injured.
The flight, en route from Bangkok, was approaching Phuket airport when the pilot asked to abort the landing, aviation official Chiasak Angkauwan told Thai television.The flight, en route from Bangkok, was approaching Phuket airport when the pilot asked to abort the landing, aviation official Chiasak Angkauwan told Thai television.
"The control tower allowed it but the aircraft fell to the runway and the body broke," he said."The control tower allowed it but the aircraft fell to the runway and the body broke," he said.
One-Two-Go is owned by Orient Thai Airways.One-Two-Go is owned by Orient Thai Airways.
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