An airplane belonging to TransAsia Airways crashed into the Keelung River in Taipei after hitting an elevated bridge. Taiwan’s Central News Agency has been reported saying that a government spokesman said the plane crashed after hitting an elevated bridge.

TransAsia Airplane crashes in to the River

The plane had just taken off from Taipei Songshan Airport and was headed to Kinmen Airport in the outlying county just off the coast of southeastern China.Initial cable TV news reports said 53 passengers were on board of the ill-fated flight. Rescue teams are alongside the plane trying to rescue about 30 people still trapped inside. Other Taiwanese government authorities said the plane was carrying 58 passengers and crew, including 31 tourists from mainland China.

The Taipei fire department has sent vehicles and speedboats to the scene to help with rescue efforts. Local TV reports in Taiwan said dozens of people on the plane were rescued and sent to a nearby hospital and another 10 were still trapped in the aircraft.

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