An Indonesian passenger plane has crashed into a residential area shortly after take-off from the northern city of Medan on Sumatra island.
The aircraft, operated by the low-cost airline Mandala, is said to have been carrying at least 109 passengers.
Witnesses say the plane burst into flames after crashing.
A doctor at the scene who was overseeing the removal of bodies said at least 60 had died. Firefighters are trying to put out the fire.
The Boeing 737 was heading to the Indonesian capital Jakarta when it crashed.
"We're having a hard time getting to the bodies because of the heat," the doctor, Syahrial Anas, told AP.
The exact number of passengers has been put at 109 by Transport Minister Hatta Rajasa, while Metro TV said around 190 were on the jet.
Television images showed firefighters trying to extinguish the fire, and several destroyed vehicles and houses could be seen.
Taken from BBC News
Pretty saddening... lots of plane crashes this yr. More than usual!!! >.<
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