Spanair MD-82 crashes on takeoff at MAD, death toll at 153

A Spanair MD-82 scheduled to carry vacationers to Las Palmas yesterday crashed on takeoff from Madrid Barajas' longest runway, 36L, and caught fire. Reports from the Spanish capital indicated that at least 153 occupants were killed in the accident. Spanish Development Minister Magdalena Alvarez said...

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