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17:57 GMT, Tuesday, 15 April 2008 18:57 UK

In pictures: Goma air crash

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The DC-9 airliner which crashed while taking off from Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo appeared to have broken in half.

Site of Goma air crash

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As smoke billowed from the area, emergency services searched for casualties both in the plane and on the ground.

Site of Goma air crash

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People threw basins of water on the burning wreckage of the plane, which appeared to have struck several buildings.

Site of Goma air crash

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Reports varied as to the number of people killed or injured but the nose of the plane appeared more or less intact.

Site of Goma air crash (image UNHCR)

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There were fears of many casualties on the ground in the busy shopping district of Birere.

Site of Goma air crash (image UNHCR)

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United Nations personnel could be seen helping with the rescue.

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