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Plane crash near Nigeria capital |
Nigerian sultan among crash dead |
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A passenger jet has crashed near the Nigerian capital, Abuja, police say. | The leader of Nigeria's Muslims was among those killed after a plane carrying about 100 passengers crashed near the capital, Abuja, officials say. |
Doctors were urged to go to the airport after the plane, an ADC airlines flight to Sokoto, went down. More than 100 people were on board. | The Sultan of Sokoto Mohammadu Maccido and two senators were on board the ADC airlines flight to the city of Sokoto. |
State radio said the plane had crashed in a storm shortly after take-off. An emergency spokesman added it had then burst into flames. | The plane crashed in a storm shortly after take-off, state radio said. It then reportedly burst into flames. |
BBC correspondent Alex Last said witnesses at the scene believe there are some survivors from the crash. | BBC correspondent Alex Last said witnesses at the scene believed there were four survivors from the crash. |
He added the task of recovering the dead is still underway. | He added that the task of recovering the dead was still under way. |
| At least 200 people died in two air disasters last year, leading many to question the safety of Nigerian planes. | At least 200 people died in two air disasters last year, leading many to question the safety of Nigerian planes. |
| After the disasters, several airlines were grounded while safety checks were carried out. ADC planes were not involved in last year's crashes. | After the disasters, several airlines were grounded while safety checks were carried out. ADC planes were not involved in last year's crashes. |
| Last month 10 senior army commanders were killed when their military plane crashed. | Last month 10 senior army commanders were killed when their military plane crashed. |
| Are you in the area? Have you been affected by the crash? Use this form to send us your experiences. | Are you in the area? Have you been affected by the crash? Use this form to send us your experiences. |
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