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TransAir Boeing 737-300 veers off the runway at Dakar, 10 injured

TransAir (Senegal) Boeing 737-300 (6V-AJE) operating flight R2 3043/HC 301 from Dakar to Bamako, Mali for Air Senegal on May 9 aborted its takeoff at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and veered off the runway. The aircraft caught on fire.

79 passengers and six crew members were on board and escapted the burning aircraft.

At least 10 people onboard suffered some injuries. Four people are reported to be in serious condition.

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Go deeper with the BBC:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce5ljpnggp4o.amp

TransAir issued this statemenbt in French:

TransAir route map: