The plane was already on fire in mid-air, then crashed into a field just a few hundred meters from a populated area. Eight people are dead. The dangerous cargo is also a cause for concern.
An Antonov An-12 cargo plane crashed near the northeastern Greek city of Kavala late Saturday evening. According to media reports, eight people were on board. Seven of the eight crew members involved in the accident were rescued during the day, but none of the crew members survived the accident.