TEHRAN, IRAN. (THECOUNT) — Aerial footage has captured the widespread wreckage left in the aftermath of the Ukraine International Airlines crash near Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport on Wednesday morning.
The crash killed all 176 people on board including, 63 Canadians, 82 Iranians and 11 Ukrainians.
The plane, reportedly downed by an engine fire shortly after takeoff, somehow avoided hitting any structures on impact and crashed down in a field close to a football field, reports FloridaDiary.
The harrowing footage shows investigators and first responders combing through the crash site, but authorities have already confirmed that there were no survivors.
Ukraine International Airlines has suspended flights to Tehran indefinitely, while the country’s Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko confirmed there were casualties from seven countries.
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Geo quick facts: Tehran is the capital of Iran, in the north of the country. Its central Golestan Palace complex, with its ornate rooms and marble throne, was the seat of power of the Qajar dynasty. The National Jewelry Museum holds many of the Qajar monarchs’ jewels, while the National Museum of Iran has artifacts dating back to Paleolithic times. The Milad Tower offers panoramic views over the city – wikipedia.
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