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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Lucy Thackray

Russian plane catches fire in Thailand after official claims country’s planes are safe

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Passengers had a fright on Sunday as they heard two loud bangs and saw smoke billowing from the fuselage as their plane sped up for take-off.

The Boeing 767, operated by Russian airline Azur Air, reportedly blew its right engine, forcing the pilot to abort take-off from Phuket, Thailand..

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