Transportation

At least two people have been killed and another 11 injured after a plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Burma.

Aircraft Accidents

A passenger plane has crashed in Lagos, Nigeria after experiencing engine troubles. All 153 people on board were killed. A day of national mourning was declared in Nigeria.

An air tanker has crashed while fighting a wildfire in Utah, USA. Both pilots on board were killed.

Russian Airliner Disappears

A Russian passenger airliner with 50 people on board has disappeared in Indonesia. It is believed the aircraft crashed in the mountainous area south of Jakarta during a demonstration flight. A search for the aircraft was called off due to darkness and rainy weather and will begin again at first light.