One dead and several injured on Russian plane that landed with fire on board – Russian news agencies

One dead and several injured on Russian plane that landed with fire on board – Russian news agencies

A Russian Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet plane made an emergency landing in Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday (5 May) due to fire on board, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported, citing a source.

TASS news agency said at least one person was killed.

All 78 passengers were evacuated, RIA news agency reported.

Russian state TV showed footage of the plane with black smoke rising above its tail.