Antonov An-12 type cargo plane carrying “dangerous goods” belonging to a Ukrainian company crashed in Greece. It was stated that the plane that took off from Serbia went to Bangladesh. While special security measures were taken in the region after the crash of the plane, the Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Defense asked the citizens to keep their windows and doors closed in order to protect themselves from the smoke caused by the crash of the plane. According to the news in the Greek press, the white powder substance found on the plane creates a burning sensation in the eyes and lips of those approaching the crash site.
GLASS AND DOORS ARE REQUESTED TO KEEP CLOSED
In the statement made by the Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Defense, it was stated that a security circle was created at the scene.
In the statement, residents of Antifilippoi and Palaiohori near the crash site were asked to keep their windows and doors closed to avoid the smoke caused by the crash. Residents were warned not to approach the scene and to follow the instructions of the authorities.
SPECIAL TEAM FROM ATHENS
In the statement, it was stated that the mine clearance teams of the Greek Armed Forces were in the region, and that a special team from Athens was directed to the region.
In the statement, it was stated that the electricity and water cuts in the region as a result of the accident were largely eliminated.
BURNING FEELING IN EYES AND LIPS
According to the news in the Greek press, the white powder substance found on the plane creates a burning sensation in the eyes and lips of those approaching the crash site.
THERE WAS CLOSE TO 12 TONS OF MILITARY MATERIALS
According to the statement of Serbian Defense Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic, the target of the plane that took off from Nis, Serbia at 20:40 local time was Bangladesh.
Planned to stop at Amman, Riyadh and Ahmedabad, the plane was carrying 11.5 tons of military equipment, including mines, which was purchased by the Bangladesh Ministry of Defense and produced by a private firm in Serbia.
Stating that the export of the explosive material in question was carried out in accordance with the law, Stefanovic stated that the necessary permissions were obtained from the Serbian Ministry of Defense.
8 Ukrainian crew members on the plane died as a result of the accident.
REQUESTED EMERGENCY LANDING PERMISSION
Antonov An-12 type cargo plane belonging to the Ukrainian company crashed in the city of Kavala in northern Greece last night.
Before the accident, the pilot reported that there was a malfunction in the engine of the plane and requested an emergency landing permit, but before he could reach the airport, the engine caught fire in the air and the plane crashed into a residential area in Kavala.
Eyewitnesses reported that immediately after the crash of the plane, many explosions were heard and the fire started.
Source: AA
PHOTO: REUTERS