10 killed in jet crash in Russia; Wagner boss on passenger record

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Ten individuals died after a non-public jet crashed in Russia’s Tver area, north of Moscow, TASS news company reported on Wednesday, citing the emergencies ministry.

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was listed as a passenger on the jet which crashed, TASS stated, citing Rosaviatsia, Russia’s aviation authority.

However, there was no affirmation that Prigozhin was bodily on board. 

The Embraer plane, en route from Moscow to St Petersburg, was carrying seven passengers and three crew.

“An investigation has been launched into the Embraer plane crash that occurred tonight in the Tver region. According to the passenger list, among them is the name and surname of Yevgeny Prigozhin,” Rosaviatsia stated.

Russia’s emergency conditions ministry stated that 10 individuals had been on board, together with three crew members.

According to preliminary info, everybody on board had been killed, it added.

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