KLM Royal Dutch Airlines passenger plane crashes in Ireland after takeoff

A Dutch superconstellation plane crashes into the River Shannon shortly after takeoff from Shannon Airport, Ireland, resulting in 28 fatalities. Survivors navigate through mud to safety, aided by rubber dinghies. A potential explosion is averted when a passenger is prevented from lighting a cigarette amidst gasoline fumes. The incident highlights quick thinking and bravery in the face of disaster.

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