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Monday, 17 September 2007 |
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A passenger jet of One Two Go Airlines crashed today afternoon at 3:35 pm when it tried to land in heavy rain at Phuket Intl. Airport. The pilot reportetly tried to make a go around but the plane fell onto the runway, broke in two peaces and finaly skidded off the runway and crashed into a group of trees. At least 87 people died in the crash, while about 43 were taken to Phukets hospitals. An updated passenger list can be found here! Weather in Phuket has been bad for several days, with thunderstorms and high wind gusts at times.
Phuket Airport was closed and left thousands of tourists stranded at the airport. It is scheduled to reopen on Monday morning at 6:00 am.
Important telephone numbers:
One-Two-Go Hotline 1126
Bangkok Phuket Hospital 076-254421-9
Siriroj Hospital 076-249400
Vajira Phuket Hospital 076-361234
Mission Phuket Hospital 076-237220-9
Thalang Hospital 076-311033
British Embassy's emergency centre 02-3058333
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