Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 crash
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- Thomson Reuters
BREAKING: A Malaysian passenger airliner with 295 people on board crashed in Ukraine near the Russian border, Interfax reported on Thursday. - Thomson Reuters
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Malaysia Airlines has lost contact of MH17 from Amsterdam. The last known position was over Ukrainian airspace. More details to follow.by Malaysia Airlines via twitter 7/17/2014 3:48:14 PM -
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Malaysian passenger plane crashes in Ukraine near Russian border cbc.ca/1.2709881by Meagan Fitzpatrick via twitter 7/17/2014 4:02:07 PM -
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Unverified video reportedly shows smoke billowing from the MH17 plane crash.
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A second unverified video, also posted to YouTube by EuroMaidan PR, reportedly shows the aftermath of the MH17 crash.
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Screen grab from video that appears to show aftermath of Malaysia Air Flight 17 crash in Ukraine - http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bswgr0lCMAIXhrS.png
by Matthew Keys via twitter 7/17/2014 4:09:37 PM -
Screen capture from video that appears to show aftermath of Malaysia Air Flight 17 crash - http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BswhJzjCAAAwT5A.png
by Matthew Keys via twitter 7/17/2014 4:09:38 PM -
We are aware of reports on MH17. We're gathering more information.by Boeing Airplanes via twitter 7/17/2014 4:10:53 PM -
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Our thoughts and prayers are with those on board MH17, as well as their families and loved ones. We stand ready to provide assistance.by Boeing Airplanes via twitter 7/17/2014 4:16:37 PM
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Malaysian Prime Minister Mohd Najib Tun Razak responded to the reports over Flight MH!7 on Twitter:I am shocked by reports that an MH plane crashed. We are launching an immediate investigation.Jul. 17, 2014- Reply
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Malaysia's Minister of Defence Hishammuddin Hussein tweeted there is no confirmation the plane was shot down.No comfirmation it was shot down! Our military have been instructed 2 get on it! “@Nessie43: @tenoq Ukr Gov report plane was shot downJul. 17, 2014- Reply
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- Associated Press
We are sure that those guilty in this tragedy will be held responsible.
- Ukrainian President Petro PoroshenkoUkraine's president says his country's armed forces did not shoot any airborne targets."We do not exclude that this plane was shot down, and we stress that the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not take action against any airborne targets," Petro Poroshenko said."We are sure that those guilty in this tragedy will be held responsible." - Associated Press
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JoePriesAviation.net/The Associated Press
In this Nov. 15, 2012 photo, a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 takes off from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles.The plane, with the tail number 9M-MRD, is the same aircraft that was heading from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, July 17, 2014 when it crashed near the Ukraine Russia border, according to Anton Gerashenko, an adviser to Ukraine's interior minister. - Associated Press
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Signal from #MH17 was lost over Ukraine just before Russian border flightradar24.com/data/flights/m… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BswmJsNIMAAedWB.png
by Flightradar24 via twitter 7/17/2014 4:35:13 PM -
Last positions of #MH17 directly from Flightradar24 database. Signal was lost around 13:21 UTC at 33,000 feet. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BswkrwNIQAA6YT8.png
by Flightradar24 via twitter 7/17/2014 4:35:30 PM -
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Philippe Wojazer/ReutersUkrainian President Petro Poroshenko said his country's armed forces didn't shoot at airborne targets.We do not exclude that this plane was shot down, and we stress that the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not take action against any airborne targets ... We are sure that those who are guilty in this tragedy will be held responsible.
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Follow our liveblog: Malaysian plane MH17 reportedly shot down near Ukraine-Russia border cbc.ca/1.2709881 #cbcby Meagan Fitzpatrick via twitter 7/17/2014 4:39:45 PM
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Malaysia’s Minister of Defence Hishammuddin Hussein asked people to stay calm, letting his Twitter followers know he's in close contact with other officials about the reports on Flight MH17.
MH17-keep calm.Presently in constant touch wit PM @NajibRazak Foreign Min @Anifah_myg & Transport Min@liowtionglai working closely with me.Jul. 17, 2014- Reply
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CBC viewers are expressing their condolences in comments left on the blog. We apologize in advance for not being able to publish each one due to the level of comments.Here is a sample of what our viewers are saying:Another Malaysian Airline incident? Heart goes out to the families concerned :-(
Shahidat 12:09 PMCould it get any worse for Malaysia Airlines this year?
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Condolences are also pouring in online.Click through the slideshow below to see what people are saying about Flight #MH17 on Twitter:Terrible news coming from Ukraine-Russia border. RIP to all on board! #MH17Jul. 17, 2014- Reply
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[#MASalert] Media Statement 1 - MH 17 Incident Released at 12:30am/18 July 2014 -bit.ly/1ru7U1Cby Malaysia Airlines via twitter 7/17/2014 4:50:33 PM
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Malaysia Airlines has put out a statement regarding reports of Flight MH17 crashing:
Malaysia Airlines confirms it received notification from Ukrainian ATC that it had lost contact with flight MH17 at 1415 (GMT) at 30 kilometres from Tamak waypoint, approximately 50 kilometres from the Russia-Ukraine border.
Flight MH17 operated on a Boeing 777 departed Amsterdam at 12:15 p.m. (Amsterdam local time) and was estimated to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at :10 a.m. (Malaysia local time) the next day.
The flight was carrying 280 passengers and 15 crew onboard.
More details to follow.
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Malaysia's Minister of Defence Hishammudin Hussein is tweeting updates of Malaysian government reaction:On myway 2 d Ops room with PM @NajibRazak & FM @Anifah_myg now.MOT @liowtionglai is on his way bck frm Beijing.Will keep everyone updated.Jul. 17, 2014- Reply
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Canada's @HonJohnBaird says horrified by reports of #MH17 plane crashing ... following the situation very closely. #cbcby Meagan Fitzpatrick via twitter 7/17/2014 5:09:44 PM
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Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says he is horrified by reports of crash.Horrified by reports of a Malaysian Airlines plane crashing near the #Ukraine/#Russia border. We are following the situation very closely.Jul. 17, 2014- Reply
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