Canadian killed in Philippines after medical evacuation plane bursts into flames

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The plane was carrying three medical personnel, three flight crew, a patient and a companion, Richard Gordon, a senator and head of the Philippine Red Cross, said on Twitter

MANILA — A medical evacuation plane exploded during take-off in the Philippine capital on Sunday, killing all eight passengers and crew, including an American and a Canadian, officials said.

Indonesian carrier Lion Air issued a statement making clear that it is unrelated to Manila-based Lionair.

 

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