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Three members of Bin Laden family killed in private jet crash

Family members of former al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden were on board a private plane which crashed into a car auction site in Hampshire yesterday, police have confirmed.

Four people died when the plane, which is registered in Saudi Arabia, crashed when it was coming into land.

The Saudi Embassy in the UK has tweeted its condolences to the Bin Laden family.

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Crash plane is 'most delivered business jet in the world'

A Phenom 300 Jet, which the airport said was involved in the crash. Credit: embraerexecutivejets.com

The type of aircraft believed to have been involved in a crash near Blackbushe Airport has been the most popular business jet in the world for the past two years.

Developed by Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, there were 250 Phenom 300 jets in use around the world in March this year.

Described as a "truly revolutionary aircraft", 73 were delivered in 2014, making it the most delivered business jet in the world for the second year running, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association

The Phenom 300 can reached speeds of more than 500mph and hold six passengers.

According to the Aviation Safety Network this is the first fatal accident involving the aircraft.

The Phenom 300 can reached speeds of more than 500mph and hold six passengers. Credit: embraerexecutivejets.com

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