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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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Coffins of Chapecoense crash dead draped in club crest

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The caskets containing the remains of Chapecoense players killed in the Colombian plane crash where draped with white sheets bearing their football team's logo.

Nineteen Chapecoense players died when the LaMia charter plane crashed into a mountainside in Columbia on Monday. The team were on their way to play the final of the South American cup - the biggest match in the club's history.

Football teams around the world have paid tribute to the 'Cinderella' club. Brazilian teams have offered to lend players to the club for free and Tuesday night's Premier League matches began with a one-minute silence.

Umbro, who make Chapecoense's strip, said they were struggling to keep up with demand for all the Brazilian clubs requesting commemorative editions ahead of the final game of the season.

Forensic authorities say they have managed to identify a majority of the victims of the air tragedy.

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