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The last of four British nationals accused of drug offences in Bali has been sentenced to six years in prison.

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Investigation underway after Bali plane skids into sea

An investigation is underway after a Lion Air plane carrying more than 100 passengers and crew overshot a runway on the Indonesian resort of Island of Bali.

The Transportation Ministry's director general of aviation, Harry Bakti Gumay, said the plane overshot the runway and fell into the sea from a height of about 55 yards.

A Lion Air plane is seen in the water after it missed the runway in Denpasar, Bali. Credit: Reuters/Indonesian Police/Handout
A rescue worker stands at the door of a Lion Air Boeing 737 . Credit: Reuters/Indonesian Police/Handout

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22 injured as Bali plane skids into the sea

A Lion Air plane carrying more than 100 passengers and crew overshot a runway on the Indonesian resort of Bali and crashed into the sea, injuring 22 people, officials have said.

The injured were taken to three different hospitals, said an official with Bali's search and rescue agency. He said initial reports showed there were 101 passengers and seven crew members aboard the plane.

Seven 'injured' after Bali plane overshoots runway

Seven people have been injured after a Lion Air plane with more than 100 passengers skidded off the end of a runway into the sea on the Indonesian resort island of Bali, the Associated Press is reporting.

Bali Police Chief Arif Wahyunadi told local TV that all of the passengers and crew were evacuated from the plane and taken into the airport terminal for treatment.

Hospital officials and paramedics said the injured were taken to Sanglah hospital with head wounds and broken bones. Many passengers arrived with wet clothes and bruises.

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Report: Plane carrying 100 overshoots Bali runway

AFP are reporting that a plane with around 100 passengers has overshot the runway in Bali and crashed into the sea.

Nine News Melbourne has tweeted pictures what it says is the plane in the sea:

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'Evidence to show Sandiford was threatened & coerced'

Human rights organisation Reprieve has previously said it believes there is evidence to show that Sandiford was threatened and coerced into acting as a courier.

Indonesia has an estimated 114 prisoners on death row. Most of the more than 40 foreigners among them have been convicted of drug crimes, according to a March 2012 report by Australia's Lowy Institute for International Policy.

Five foreigners have been executed since 1998, all for drug crimes, according to the institute. There have been no executions in the country since 2008, when 10 people were put to death.

Govt ‘disappointed’ at failed Bali death sentence appeal

The government has expressed disappointment that British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has lost her appeal against her death sentence in Bali for drug trafficking.

We are disappointed to hear that Lindsay Sandiford's appeal has been refused by the High Court in Bail.

The UK strongly opposes the death penalty and has repeatedly made representations to the Indonesian government on this matter.

We will continue to provide consular assistance at this difficult time.

– Foreign Office spokesman

Read: Brit facing firing squad appeals

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