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All 66 people killed after plane crashes in central Iran

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A passenger plane has crashed in central Iran during a flight from Tehran to the southwestern city of Yasuj, killing all 66 people on board, authorities said on Sunday.

The ATR turboprop aircraft belonging to Aseman Airlines crashed into Dena Mount near the town of Semirom in bad weather, an official at the Iranian carrier said.

Local officials in Semirom said the crash site was hard to reach and rescue helicopters had been unable to land because of heavy fog and rain.

Source: Press TV