Fears terror attack caused Russian plane crashes

RUSSIAN emergency workers last night searched heaps of twisted metal and tall grass amid fears a terrorist attack caused two airliners to plunge to earth within minutes of each other, killing all 89 people aboard.

Thu, 26 Aug, 2004 - 01:00

Mike Eckel, Buchalki

Officials said one jet sent a hijack distress signal, raising fears terrorists had struck.

Flight recorders from both planes were found and taken to Moscow for investigation.

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