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13 killed in plane crash near Peru's world famous Nazca Lines
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- A plane carrying European tourists crashed near the Peruvian city of Nazca, killing 13 people, according to local authorities.
- The aircraft, operated by Peruvian company Aerodiana, had departed from Ica and was conducting a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines, famous geoglyphs visible mainly from the air.
- Among the deceased were seven Italians, two Spaniards, two Germans, and the pilot and copilot, as confirmed by Peru’s Transportation Ministry.
- President Keiko Fujimori expressed condolences and mentioned a possible temporary suspension of the airport pending further investigation.
- The cause of the crash is under investigation, and Aerodiana has not yet commented on the incident.
