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Old 25th Feb 2009, 09:24
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Casualties reported according to this:

Turkish Airlines plane crashes in Amsterdam, at least 40 survived

Turkish Airlines plane crashes in Amsterdam, at least 40 survived
A Turkish Airlines plane has crashed during landing at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, TV channels reported on Wednesday. Transportation Ministry officials said around 40 people have survived, broadcaster NTV reported.

A Dogan News Agency reporter at the scene said the plane broke into three sections and some passengers immediately started to evacuate the plane.

Turkish Airlines flight TK 1951 crashed during landing at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Wednesday.

Dogan News Agency said 135 passengers were on board and there were casualties.Turkish TV channels reported that eight crew members were also on board the flight.

Dogan News Agency (DHA) reported citing Dutch officials that 135 passengers were on board and there were casualties.

NTV broadcaster said at least 40 people may have been survived.

The plane reportedly broke into three sections upon impact, DHA said.

The plane was a Boeing 737-800 type, CNNTurk reported.
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