Belarus' First Deputy Foreign Minister signs Book of Condolences at Kyrgyzstan's embassy

MINSK, 17 January (BelTA) – Belarus' First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrei Yevdochenko visited the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Minsk on 17 January to make an entry in the Book of Condolences for the victims of the Turkish airline Boeing 747 cargo plane crash, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Andrei Yevdochenko noted that it was with deep sympathy and grief that Belarus learned about the tragedy in Kyrgyzstan. “In these hard moments, the Belarusian people share the grief and pain caused by this tragedy and express heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims,” the diplomat said.

The Book of Condolences will be available for signing from 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 5pm on 18 January.

Kyrgyzstan declared 17 January a day of national mourning. The flags are flown at half-mast across the country and also on the country's diplomatic and consular buildings abroad.

As BelTA reported earlier, a Turkish cargo plane operated by MyCargo Airlines, also known as ACT Airlines, was flying from Hong Kong to Bishkek when it crashed into a Kyrgyz village outside Manas airport, near Bishkek, in the early hours of 16 January. According to the most recent data, the plane crash destroyed 23 houses killing 38 people, including local residents, children and crew members.</s>BISHKEK (REUTERS) - A Turkish Airlines cargo jet crashed near Kyrgyzstan's Manas airport on Monday (Jan 16), killing at least 16 people, the Kyrgyz government said.

Rescue workers have recovered the body of one pilot and 15 local people whose houses were in the Boeing 747 jet's crash area, the healthcare ministry said.</s>At least 37 killed after Turkish cargo plane crashes near Kyrgyzstan airport</s>A Turkish Airlines cargo jet crashed near Kyrgyzstan's Manas airport on Monday, killing at least 16 people, the Kyrgyz government said.

Rescue workers have recovered the body of one pilot and 15 local people whose houses were in the Boeing 747 jet's crash area, the health-care ministry said.

This is a developing story. Refresh this page for updates.</s>BISHKEK (Reuters) - A Turkish cargo jet crashed near Kyrgyzstan's Manas airport on Monday, killing at least 30 people, most of them residents of a village struck by the Boeing 747 as it tried to land in dense fog, Kyrgyz officials said.

According to the airport administration, the plane was supposed to make a stopover at Manas, near the capital city Bishkek, on its way from Hong Kong to Istanbul. It crashed when trying to land in poor visibility at 7:31 a.m. (0131 GMT).

The doomed plane damaged 15 buildings in the village, said Mukhammed Svarov, head of crisis management center at the emergencies ministry, adding that at least 30 people had been killed.

Kyrgyzstan's transport ministry said there were five people on board. It identified the plane as a Turkish Airlines <THYAO.IS> Boeing 747-400, but the company said it belonged to another Turkish firm, ACT Airlines.

"Our condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in the tragic incident involving an ACT Airlines aircraft in Kyrgyzstan," Turkish Airlines said on its Twitter account.</s>Turkish Airlines cargo jet crash kills at least 20 in Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A Turkish Airlines cargo jet crashed near Kyrgyzstan's Manas airport on Monday, killing at least 20 people, most of them residents of village struck by the Boeing 747 as it tried to land in dense fog, Kyrgyz officials said.

According to the airport administration, the plane was supposed to make a stopover at Manas, near the capital city Bishkek, on its way from Hong Kong to Istanbul. It crashed when trying to land in poor visibility at 7:31 local time (0131 GMT).

The doomed plane damaged 15 buildings in the village, said Mukhammed Svarov, head of crisis management centre at the emergencies ministry, putting the toll at least 20 people.

Rescue workers have recovered the body of a pilot and 15 villagers, the healthcare ministry said.</s>ISTANBUL: A Turkish cargo jet crashed near Kyrgyzstan's Manas airport on Monday, killing at least 37 people, most of them residents of a village struck by the Boeing 747 as it tried to land in dense fog, Kyrgyz officials said.

According to the airport administration, the plane was supposed to make a stopover at Manas, near the capital city Bishkek, on its way from Hong Kong to Istanbul. It crashed when trying to land in poor visibility at 7:31 a.m. (0131 GMT).

The doomed plane ploughed for a few hundred metres (yards) through the village, shattering into pieces and damaging some 15 buildings.

Initial estimates put the death toll from the crash at 37, said Kyrgyzstan's emergencies ministry.

Kyrgyz officials initially identified the Boeing 747-400 as belonging to Turkish Airlines, but Turkish cargo operator ACT Airlines said the jet was theirs.

"Our TC-MCL signed plane, flying on Jan. 16 from Hong Kong to Bishkek, crashed on landing at Bishkek at the end of the runway for an unknown reason," ACT Airlines said in an emailed statement.

"More information will be disclosed concerning our four-person team when we get clear information."

Turkish cargo jet crash kills 37 in Kyrgyzstan was posted in World of TheNews International - https://www.thenews.com.pk on January 16, 2017 and was last updated on January 16, 2017. This news story is related to Latest/179564-Turkish-cargo-jet-crash-kills-37-in-Kyrgyzstan/ - breaking news, latest news, pakistan ne. Permanent link to the news story "Turkish cargo jet crash kills 37 in Kyrgyzstan" is https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/179564-Turkish-cargo-jet-crash-kills-37-in-Kyrgyzstan.</s>Airliners are seen at the the snow covered apron of Ataturk International Airport during the heavy snowfall in Istanbul, Turkey on January 7, 2017. At least 20 people have been killed after a Turkish Airlines Cargo jet crashed in near Kyrgyzstan's Manus airport Monday, the Kyrgyz government has confirmed.

Start the conversation, or Read more at Time.</s>A cargo jet has crashed in Kyrgyzstan near the Manas airport, more than 20 homes were destroyed and at least 37 people killed.</s>A cargo jet belonging to Turkish Airlines crashed near Kyrgyzstan's Manas airport on 16 January. According to the Kyrgyz government, 16 people were killed in the accident.

Rescue workers recovered the bodies of 15 locals who lived in the area of the crash. The other body was that of the Boeing 747 jet's pilot, the healthcare ministry said. The Emergencies Ministry informed that the crash took place in Bishkek's basic housing community

The incident led to a fire breaking out in the locality. "After the crash, two houses in the community caught fire. The fire-fighting effort is underway," the ministry said.

According to local news agency 24.kg, Manas airport was closed following the crash and access roads in the area were blocked. The jet was on a flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul and was expected to refuel in Manas.
A Turkish Airlines cargo jet crashes near Kyrgyzstan's Manas International Airport resulting in the deaths of at least 38 people.