Dozens have died after a passenger plane crashed on Christmas Day.

According to the BBC, the Azerbaijan Airlines flight was en route from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to Grozny in Russia when it caught fire during an emergency landing near Aktau in Kazakhstan.

The outlet reported, citing local officials, that dozens of people were killed in the crash.

According to CNN, at least 28 people survived the crash, including two children. Authorities also told the outlet that the survivors had been taken to the hospital.

The Associated Press reported that Kazakhstan’s Emergency Management Ministry confirmed in a Telegram statement that 67 people, including five crew members, were on board the plane.

PEOPLE has reached out to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Airlines and the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan for comment.

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In an initial statement posted on

“There were 67 people on board, including 62 passengers and 5 crew members. There were no children among the passengers and information about those injured will be announced shortly,” they added. “According to the information, there are survivors who are receiving first medical aid. Contacts will be established with the Kazakh authorities and the necessary operational support will be provided by Kazakh rescue workers on site.

According to CNN and Reuters, video showed the plane circling before hitting the ground and bursting into flames. Shortly afterwards, bloodied passengers were also seen climbing out of the rubble.

In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, a spokesperson for aircraft manufacturer Embraer said: “We are saddened to learn of the incident today near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Further updates will be provided once further information is confirmed and Embraer is authorized to publish.” We stand ready to assist all relevant authorities. Our concerns and condolences go out to the families, friends, colleagues and loved ones affected by the accident.”