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JAKARTA, Indonesia (THOMP) -- A commercial airliner appeared to overshoot a runway early Wednesday in Yogyakarta before bursting into flames, eyewitnesses told local media in Indonesia.

The witnesses reported hearing an explosion, according to media reports.

The status of the passengers was unclear, as was how many were on board. News services reported more than 100 people were on board.

The Associated Press reported that the jetliner was carrying an undetermined number of Australian journalists and diplomatic staff who were in Indonesia with the country's foreign minister, said Australian Treasurer Peter Costello. The foreign minister was reportedly not on the plane, the AP reported.