More detail are emerging on the Henan Airlines incident
The Henan Airlines E-190 Flight 8387 (VD8387) aircraft burst into flames after overshooting the runway at Yichun City’s airport at 2210 local time, with at least 91 passengers aboard.
The flight was operating from Harbin, Heilongjiang to Yichun, Heilongjiang.
The plane has broken up after crashing. The fire that ensued has now been extinguished.
At least 53 have been rescued so far – with 20 taken to hospital and 3 in a critical condition. Another 43 people have alas been reported dead at the scene.
The story is constantly moving, with coverage on BBC and the usual feeds.
