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At least 37 people died in a Turkish cargo plane Boeing 747 crash near Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergency Situations said Monday.

“According to preliminary data, about 15 homes have been destroyed and, as of 11:24 a.m., preliminary data indicates 37 people died,” the ministry said.

Kyrgyz Emergency Ministry also reported that there were 4 crew members onboard aircraft, one of them survived.

Earlier it has been reported that the plane has crashed near the Manas airport during landing approach due to poor weather conditions, crashing on a village near the airport and destroying at least 15 homes. Eight people, including six children, have been taken to hospitals.

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