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At least 20 killed in Pakistan plane crash

Jul 28th, 2010, 10:14 am

A jet carrying 152 people has crashed during bad weather in Pakistan killing at least 20 people.

The AirBlue jet from Karachi crashed on a hillside in bad weather near the capital Islamabad.

The Airbus 321 lost contact with the control room of the Islamabad International Airport at 04:43am GMT while flying from the southern port city of Karachi.

The plane was carrying 146 passengers and 6 crewmen.

Eye-witnesses have reported see dense smoke and flames in the area.

The military said it had sent 3 helicopters to the site and troops had also been moved there.

Some reports say there appears to be no survivors.

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