Antonov An-12 cargo plane crashes in Greece - in pictures

  • A cargo plane with eight people on board crashed near the city of Kavala in northern Greece late on Saturday. Reuters
    A cargo plane with eight people on board crashed near the city of Kavala in northern Greece late on Saturday. Reuters
  • Ambulances are seen at the crash site of the Antonov An-12. Reuters
    Ambulances are seen at the crash site of the Antonov An-12. Reuters
  • Reports said the four-engine turboprop aircraft was owned by Ukrainian cargo airline Meridian. Reuters
    Reports said the four-engine turboprop aircraft was owned by Ukrainian cargo airline Meridian. Reuters
  • Smouldering debris at the crash near the village of Palaiochori, west of Kavala International Airport. AP
    Smouldering debris at the crash near the village of Palaiochori, west of Kavala International Airport. AP
  • State TV ERT reported that the aircraft had been flying from Nis Constantine the Great Airport in Serbia to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. AP
    State TV ERT reported that the aircraft had been flying from Nis Constantine the Great Airport in Serbia to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. AP
  • Strewn debris near Palaiochori. The pilot had reportedly requested an emergency landing due to an engine problem but the aircraft's signal was then lost. AP
    Strewn debris near Palaiochori. The pilot had reportedly requested an emergency landing due to an engine problem but the aircraft's signal was then lost. AP
  • Local authorities said 15 firefighters in seven fire vehicles attended the scene of the crash. Reuters
    Local authorities said 15 firefighters in seven fire vehicles attended the scene of the crash. Reuters
  • Charred debris at the crash site. Video footage showed the aircraft descending fast before hitting the ground in an apparent explosion. Reuters
    Charred debris at the crash site. Video footage showed the aircraft descending fast before hitting the ground in an apparent explosion. Reuters
  • Authorities did not immediately give information on casualties or details of the aircraft's cargo. A disaster response unit was investigating. Reuters
    Authorities did not immediately give information on casualties or details of the aircraft's cargo. A disaster response unit was investigating. Reuters