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Colombia plane crash: See the tragic last selfies and video footage of Chapecoense football stars before their doomed flight crashed

THESE are the harrowing images captured just moments before Brazilian football team Chapecoense's horror plane crash in Colombia.

Survivor Alan Ruschel and Danilo - who died in the crash - were pictured in fine mood en route to face Atlecico Nacional in the Copa Sudamerica final in Medellin.

 Alan Ruschel (left) uploaded a picture of himself and team-mate Danilo on the plane before it came down
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Alan Ruschel (left) uploaded a picture of himself and team-mate Danilo on the plane before it came down
Chapecoense players posed with the pilot of the aircraft
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Chapecoense players posed with the pilot of the aircraftCredit: .
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The squad were filmed before boarding the doomed flight
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They looked in fine spirits in the moments leading up to the crash

But the charter flight came down in tragic circumstances on its approach to the airport just moments later, killing at least 25 people in the crash.

Full-back Ruschel, 27, who is on loan from rivals Internacional, was busy on social media in the time leading up to the crash.

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The plane came down on approach to Medellin International Airport in ColombiaCredit: Twitter


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Numerous pictures were uploaded from inside the aircraft, which is also understood to have flown Lionel Messi and the Argentina squad to face Brazil in a World Cup qualifier.

The Chapecoense squad were also filmed prior to boarding the plane.

Ruschel is reported to have arrived at hospital awake and talking but with multiple fractures and head trauma.

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Ruschel was rushed to hospital but was the first reported survivorCredit: EPA

He was named as the first survivor, with 31-year-old goalkeeper Danilo's death confirmed afterwards.

Reports in the local media claim Ruschel asked for his family and for someone to take care of his wedding ring immediately on arriving at hospital.

Alissen Ruschel - believed to be his sister - reacted on Twitter. She said: "God is great and makes you strong! I love you BRO. You're a warrior!!!!"

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