A Note to Our Readers

Dear Readers,
We make a special effort here to record the facts as we receive them. At times, there may be error but we do try to use our best judgement at the time of posting, and will be glad to amend any details which are proved incorrect. Furthermore, even though we do not here discuss the human cost, we realize that losing anyone in an air accident is insurmountable tragedy to individuals, families and communities. We do extend our heartfelt sympathy to those whose loss we record here. "...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for..." us all.
Meditation XVII - (with apologies to) John Donne


2008/04/18

Marketplace Leveled by Congo DC-9 Crash


Survivors punch and claw a hole in the side of the plane to flee the wreckage as it burns. Most passengers escape, but there are 110 injuries, and 40 fatalities, many in the marketplace. (The tape says 33 deaths and 80 injuries.) You can see the valiant efforts of local heroes stuggling to free trapped passengers with whatever is on hand: rocks, buckets of water and sheer determination.
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