Kazakhstan – A tragic plane crash claimed the lives of 60 people on Christmas Day, December 25, when an Embraer passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan.

The ill-fated aircraft, which departed from Azerbaijan, was en route to Russia when the incident occurred.

The plane carried 67 passengers and five crew members. Authorities have confirmed that 12 people survived the crash and are currently receiving medical attention.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation as rescue operations and recovery efforts continue.

Photos from the scene, provided by Reuters, depict the harrowing aftermath of the tragedy. Further updates are expected as authorities piece together the events leading to the accident.