Chirac expresses, dismay at crash

PARIS - President Jacques Chirac expressed shock and dismay yesterday at the crash and confirmed there had been French citizens…

PARIS - President Jacques Chirac expressed shock and dismay yesterday at the crash and confirmed there had been French citizens aboard. In a message of condolence issued by his office, Mr Chirac told President Clinton he was sure the causes of the mid air explosion would be discovered.

"The terrible accident on the New York Paris TWA flight makes me feel deeply shocked and dismayed", said Mr Chirac, who is on a visit to Congo.

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