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At least 31 dead after plane crashes into river

A Transasia Airways plane with 58 passengers on board crashed into a river on Wednesday, killing at least 31.

A taxi on the bridge was hit as the plane went down. Rescue teams hurried to the scene of the accident.

TV footage indicated survivors wearing life coats wading and swimming clear of wreckage.

According to Taiwanese government authorities, the plane was carrying 58 Travelers and crew.