Dubai-Kozhikode Air India flight splits in two on Karipur runway, Pilot, 2 Passengers Killed as Air India Express Flight with over 191 onboard
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At least three people including pilot were feared dead, and 35 injured when an Air India passenger plane crashed in the city of Calicut as it came in to land in heavy rain at Karipur runway on Friday, police said.
Latest Report 16 dead, many injured as Air India plane crashes in Kerala
Air India Express flight No 1344 carrying 191 passengers including crew members on board from Dubai skidded off the runway while landing at Karipur Airport, Kozhikode in kerala late evening today.
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The plane after skidding from runway crash landed and spilt into two pieces. Three death have been officially confirmed including a Pilot. Many passengers and crew members are seriously injured. Passengers seated in the front side is reported have more serious injuries than in the rear. Rescue operations are on full swing.Heavy rain is continuing in the region. Passengers are being shifted to nearby hospitals.
The Air India Express plane from Dubai had 191 passengers and crew on board when it overshot the runway, the civil aviation ministry said in a statement. There were 10 infants on board.
“We believe there are two people dead, and 35 injured, we are still in the middle of the rescue effort,” area police superintendent Abdul Karim said. The plane fuselage split into two as it overshot the runway and fell into a valley, television networks said.