Fire broke out in the landing gear of a Saudi Airlines plane at Peshawar airport. 10 passengers injured, but all 276 passengers and 21 crew safely evacuated using the inflatable slide. No loss of life. The flight was en route to Riyadh. pic.twitter.com/yH4AXdVvUh
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:58am on 11 Jul 2024,Thursday International
A Saudi Airlines flight from Riyadh to Peshawar made an emergency landing at Peshawar International Airport after experiencing smoke from one of its tires. All 276 passengers and 21 crew members were safely evacuated using the inflatable slide. The incident, attributed to a landing gear issue, resulted in no casualties. Fire and Rescue Services swiftly extinguished the fire, preventing a major accident. The aircraft is now undergoing technical evaluation. Saudi Airlines confirmed the event and assured that all safety protocols were followed.
