More than 50 unaccounted for after Garuda crash
By 7News
At least 50 people are unaccounted for after a Garuda Indonesia passenger jet burst into flames on landing in Yogyakarta on the Indonesian island of Java.
Eight people have been killed and 76 have escaped with minor injuries.
It is reported that 133 passengers and seven crew were on board at the time of the accident. ADVERTISEMENT
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) has confirmed there were Australians on board, including five journalists, Federal Police and RAAF and consular staff.
It is not known whether they were among the casualties but a number of people have been taken to local hospitals.
The department is currently making arrangements for emergency evacuations of Australians from the area.
The journalists were covering Foreign Minister Alexander Downer's visit to Indonesia.
Mr Downer and Attorney-General Philip Ruddock were due to make their way to Yogyakarta but have been stranded in Jakarta.
Yogyakarta Airport official, Captain Yos Bintoro, told local radio he saw many dead bodies and dozens badly burnt near the exit.
DFAT has also confirmed it had departmental staff on the flight.
A cameraman working for the Seven Network was on board and has survived the crash.
There have also been conflicting reports that passengers continue to be trapped on board the 737 while others have managed to escape the burning fuselage.
The plane came to a standstill in a rice field after appearing to overshoot the runway.
It is believed it caught fire shortly after landing but it is officially unclear what caused the accident.
Some witnesses have told local media the plane was shaking during the approach and as it came in to land.
The DFAT hotline for anyone concerned about relatives or loved ones on board the plane is 1300 555 135.
In 1997, a Garuda Airbus A300 crashed near Medan, killing 234 people.
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