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Haiti earthquake (2): the airport runway might have been damaged

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti - It might cause difficulties for the rescues to arrive

According to local sources the runway of Port-Au-Prince airport, Haiti, might have been damaged by tonight's earthquake, differently from what reported by the first news issued after the event (see AVIONEWS). The update has been reported by the news agency "CNR", quoting a Canadian journalist holding first hand sources. Should the news be confirmed, this might cause serious difficulties for the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1113494
Rome, Italy, 01/13/2010 12:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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