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Colombia plane crash: Airline boss could face manslaughter charge

Authorities investigating whether negligence caused a plane crash in Colombia that killed 71 people have detained the head of the airline.

Gustavo Vargas could face a manslaughter charge over the deaths which included nearly all of Brazil's Chapecoense football team.

Bolivian prosecutors are also questioning along a mechanic and a secretary who worked for LaMia airline.

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Colombia crash: Flight that began in hope ends in tragedy

Brazil is in mourning after a plane carrying Chapecoense football team crashed in Colombia, killing almost everybody on board.

Officials say five people survived the crash near Medellin, where Chapecoense had been travelling for a cup final.

A flight that began with so much hope has now ended in tragedy, ITV News Correspondent Neil Connery reports.

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