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
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
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
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
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
