Rescuers work to find survivors from the downed plane. TVBS TransAsia Airways flight GE235 crashed in Taipei a few minutes after it took off at 10:53 am local time Wednesday, February 4. There were 53 passengers and five crew members on board the aircraft, according to Taiwanese authorities.The authorities have confirmed 31 deaths, according to the Associated Press. There were 15 survivors, and 12
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