Society
Russian plane crash death toll rises to 46
Updated: 2011-06-26 16:53
(Xinhua)
MOSCOW - One woman hurt in Monday's Tu-134 plane crash in northern Russian eventually died in Moscow on Saturday, bringing the incident's death toll to 46, authorities said Sunday.
The RusAir's passenger plane, with 52 people on board, crash-landed in Russia's northern republic of Karelie late Monday. Initially eight people survived and were taken to hospitals. On Wednesday, one of them, a 10-year old boy, died.
The fuselage was totally destroyed and caught fire as the plane was trying to land on a highway near the airport in heavy fog. Preliminary investigation suggested it may hit a power line during the landing.
E-paper
Franchise heat
Foreign companies see huge opportunities for business
Stitched up for success
The king's speech
Tough sail
Specials
Premier Wen's European Visit
Premier Wen visits Hungary, Britain and Germany June 24-28.
My China story
Foreign readers are invited to share your China stories.
Singing up a revolution
Welshman makes a good living with songs that recall the fervor of China's New Beginning.