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Foreign Office Minister expresses condolences following plane crash in Morocco

Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt expressed condolences after hearing of the deaths of 78 people as a result of a plane crash at Guelmim, Morocco.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Alistair Burt
• Published: 26 July 2011

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He said:

“I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of life in this incident. I send my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those killed and to the people of Morocco at this difficult time.”

Published 26 July 2011