President Putin orders probe into Russia plane crash

Russian officials say all people aboard a Russian passenger plane that crashed near the capital Moscow have lost their lives. The Russian deputy healthcare minister added that efforts are underway to identify the passengers. President Vladimir Putin has also ordered to set up a government commission to probe into the crash. The Antonov An-148 came down shortly after taking off from an airport in Moscow. There were 65 passengers and 6 crew members aboard the plane. Russia says numerous possible causes of the crash would be considered, including weather conditions as the country has experienced record snowfall in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry offered the Islamic Republic’s condolences over the tragedy.

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