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Swiss Crash Aftermath #228045

CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Apr 11, 1973
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(Studio) Continuing snowstorm delays further rescue efforts for victims plane crash near Basel, Switzerland. Plane was chartered from England. Many passengers were women on trade fair excursion from Axbridge.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite

(Axebridge, England) At least 40 residents of village killed in crash. Most young mothers. Is still not completely clear who survived crash and who did not. Villagers try to get information on relatives and friends in crash. [Postwoman Grace GANFIELD - says crash great tragedy.]
REPORTER: John Laurence

Reporter(s):
Cronkite, Walter;
Laurence, John
Duration:
00:02:10

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