Indonesia plane crash: Remains of 54 dead found in Papua

Indonesian rescuers have found the bodies of all 54 people who were onboard a Trigana Air plane that crashed in the western Papua region. 

The head of the search and rescue agency said his team found the aircraft completely destroyed and partially burnt. 

The plane came down on Sunday in dense forest in a mountainous area, close to its destination of Oksibil. 

It was carrying 44 adult passengers, five children, and five crew members. 

The plane was also said to be carrying about $486,000 in cash, which was due to be distributed to poor families in the area. 

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