Sudanese plane crashes while landing; death toll uncertain

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

KHARTOUM, Sudan -- A Sudanese Airbus carrying 214 people veered off a runway in a thunderstorm and burst into flames late Tuesday, killing dozens unable to escape the inferno. Officials said more than 100 people fled the plane before it was engulfed by towering orange flames.

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