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05 May 2019 | 09:51 PM UTC

Russia: Death toll rises to 41 from plane crash at Moscow's SVO Airport May 5 /update 3

Death toll rises to 41 from crash landing of Aeroflot flight SU1492 at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) on May 5; lingering flight disruptions possible over the coming hours

Warning

Event

The death toll has risen to 41 from the emergency crash landing of Aeroflot flight SU1492 at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) on Sunday, May 5.

Lingering flight disruptions are possible at the airport over the coming hours. 

Advice

Individuals flying via SVO are advised to monitor developments, prepare for lingering flight disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities. Contact your airline for more information.