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9 killed after civilian plane crashes near Port Sudan Airport; child survives

9 killed after civilian plane crashes near Port Sudan Airport; child survives

CAIRO, July 23 (Reuters) – Nine were killed, including four military personnel, after a civilian plane crashed in Port Sudan airport due to a technical failure, the Sudanese army said on Sunday.

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The army added in a statement that a female child survived the crash.

The Antonov plane malfunctioned as it was taking off before crashing, it added.

9 killed after civilian plane crashes near Port Sudan Airport; child survives

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