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Wed, 07/01/2015 - 06:12
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Indonesian Hercules Plane Tragedy: M'sia's Defence Minister Extends Condolences

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein Tuesday conveyed his condolences to Indonesia on the demise of more than 70 people in the country's air tragedy in Medan. Hishammuddin in his Twitter Tuesday night expressed "Deepest sympathies & heartfelt condolences to Pak Ryamizard ( Ryamizard Ryacudu, Indonesia's Defence Minister), TNI (Indonesia's Armed Forces) and the people of Indonesia on the Hercules C-130 tragedy in Medan." "I have been in contact with Pak Ryamizard to convey our condolences, my heart goes out to all in Indonesia," he added. An Indonesian Air Force Hercules C-130 aircraft crashed in a public housing area in Medan, north Sumatra at 11.50 am Tuesday, leaving scores dead. The bodies of 73 victims have been recovered so far. Indonesian television stations reported that the plane crashed into the Royal Gardenia housing estate in Medan, destroying many houses. -- BERNAMA

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