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Antony Thrower & David Kent

China plane crash: Horror as Boeing 737 carrying 133 people smashes into mountains

This is the terrifying moment that a Boeing 737 carrying more than 133 people crashed in mountains in China, with smoke seen billowing from the scene.

Chinese state media says the plane, flying from Kunming to Guangzhou, had an “accident” over Guangxi.

The China Eastern Airlines flight had 133 passengers onboard at the time of the incident.

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It is unknown how many casualties there are but rescue is said to be on its way to the mountainous region.

The Guangxi Emergency Management Department said in a statement: "A Boeing 737 passenger plane carrying 133 people from China Eastern Airlines crashed in Teng County, Wuzhou, Guangxi, and caused a mountain fire.

"At present, rescue teams have assembled and approached, and the casualties are unknown."

A video shared online showed white smoke billowing from between trees.

The Aviation Safety Network tweeted: "We are following multiple unconfirmed reports about a possible accident involving China Eastern Airlines flight #MU5735 a Boeing 737-89P (B-1791) en route from Kunming to Guanghzou, China"

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