The Air India Express flight was about to land when the accident happened. After overshooting the runway, the aircraft broke into pieces.
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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.
The plane after skidding from runway crash landed and spilt into two pieces. according to latest reports 16 people including a Pilot were feared dead. 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.
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