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Old 10th Jul 2006, 10:59
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UK TV News reels lastnight reported that apparantly it had been raining heavily for days before and excess water was on the runway. It is also believed that the A310 landed too far down the runway and accelerated, crashing through a perimeter fence and into a row of garages.

Some evacuation of passengers took place at the rear and front doors. Of the crew, one stewardess and one pilot survived.
Those around the wing areas perished, because it is believed passengers opened the overwing exit doors and were engulfed in fire, which then took hold inside the fuselage and cabin.

There were also a number of children on board. David Learmont claimed that children would not be able to evacuate as quickly as adults.

I don't want to imagine the desperation of those who were onboard. My heartfelt condolences go out to all familes involved, and to their colleagues in the Airline.
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