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Grim search for victims, flight recorder after China's first plane crash since 2010

Grim search for victims, flight recorder after China's first plane crash since 2010

13 Sept 23:41 Key points summarised by AI
  • China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735, a Boeing 737-800 carrying 132 people, tragically crashed into mountains in southern Guangxi, with rescue efforts ongoing and fading hopes for survivors.
  • Chinese authorities, including Vice Premier Liu He, are overseeing a grim search for victims and the crucial flight recorder amidst challenging terrain, initiating an urgent investigation into the cause of the abrupt descent.
  • This incident marks China's first commercial jetliner crash since 2010, leading China Eastern to ground its entire 737-800 fleet and intensifying scrutiny on Boeing's aircraft safety record.
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