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Boeing 737 Crash in Lithuania Sparks Terrorism Concerns
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DHL Cargo Plane Crash in Lithuania: 1 Dead, Terrorism Not Ruled Out
A DHL-operated Boeing 737-400 cargo plane crashed into a residential building near Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, during an emergency landing attempt, resulting in one crew member's death and three others hospitalized. The crash set the building and nearby structures on fire, but all 12 residents were evacuated safely. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, considering technical failure, human error, and terrorism, although no explosion was reported before the crash.
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