Airplane which disappeared from radar in Russia found - UPDATED

The An-28, which has gone off radar in Russia's Tomsk, has been found, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti. By preliminary information, there are no casualties.

"The hard landing site of the airplane was found at 14:36 Moscow time," the press service of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Affairs said.

A passenger Antonov An-28 plane has disappeared from radar in Russia’s Tomsk region.

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A passenger Antonov An-28 plane has disappeared from radar in Russia’s Tomsk region, an emergency source said, Report informs, citing TASS.

"The aircraft disappeared from radar in the Bakcharsky district. Its emergency locator beacon went off. There are 17 people on board, including four children and three crew members," the source said.

The aircraft, which belongs to the Siberian Light Aviation airline, was bound from the town of Kedrovy to Tomsk. A Mil Mi-8 helicopter has been sent to search for the plane.