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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-12-10 06:11 AM
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Eight year old boy is sole survivior - Afrigiya Airways crash
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8676758.stm
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A passenger plane has crashed in Libya, killing more than 100 people on board, officials in the capital Tripoli say.

The Airbus 330 crashed on landing at Tripoli airport after a flight from Johannesburg, Afriqiya Airways said.

Several dozen Dutch nationals were among the 93 passengers, Dutch officials say. A Dutch boy was the sole survivor, the Libyans say.

British and South African passengers are also thought to have been on board. The 11 crew were said to be Libyan.

Libyan Transport Minister Mohamed Zidan said the Dutch boy child was being treated for minor injuries.

Afriqiyah Airways said on its website: "We are very sorry to announce the tragic loss of Afriqiyah Airways flight 8U771 from Johannesburg in an accident during landing at Tripoli international airport at 04:00 UTC. (06:00 am Tripoli time) today Wednesday 12 may.
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The eight year old Dutch boy only has minor injuries.
There are questions about the volcano ash since Morocco airports were closed yesterday (heard on BBC).
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