More than 250 people killed as military plane crashes in Algeria

Aircraft came down near Algiers in deadliest aviation disaster since MH17

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At least 257 people have been killed after an Algerian military plane crashed near the capital Algiers this morning, according to state media.

A statement by Algeria’s Defence Ministry said that an investigation had been launched into the cause of the crash. Ten crew members and 247 passengers died, the statement added.

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