Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:59am on 02 Jan 2024,Tuesday International
A Japan Airlines Airbus A-350, flight 516, burst into flames on Tokyo's Haneda airport runway following a collision with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft. All 367 passengers, eight toddlers, and 12 crew members were safely evacuated. The Japan Coast Guard is investigating the incident. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for a swift assessment of the damage. NHK footage revealed significant eruptions of fire and smoke from the plane. Haneda temporarily closed all runways. The collision and subsequent fire mark a grave incident, with authorities working to understand the details of the accident and ensure passenger safety.
