A Dubai Emirates flight which was landing at Dubai International Airport has crash-landed on Wednesday. According to the reports, the flight was travelling from Trivandrum to Dubai has unfortunately crash-landed while landing at the Airport.
The Dubai government media office said on its official Twitter account, adding yet, there are no details regarding the casualties and injuries. The airline management tweeted that “Emirates can confirm that an incident happened at Dubai International Airport on 3rd August 2016 at about 12.45pm local time.”
Emirates flight from Trivandrum crash-lands at Dubai with 282. All onboard safe. pic.twitter.com/aDGhT0Tl2L
— Russian Market (@russian_market) August 3, 2016
According to the airline records, there is 275 passengers and crew on board. “Our main priority now is the safety and well-being of all involved,” Emirates airline said. “All departure flights from Dubai international airport have been delayed until further notice,” the Dubai government said.
The flight involved in Dubai Airport accident is #EK521 from Thiruvananthapuram in Indiahttps://t.co/oM5Js9y9Vs pic.twitter.com/3EA8bZ5sas
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) August 3, 2016
In the video, we can see a thick black plume of smoke rising from the top of the burning plane. The aircraft is Emirates Boeing 777-300 A6-EMW.
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“We are extending full cooperation to authorities and emergency services managing the situation. We will update the Emirates website and social media channels as more information becomes available,” Emirates airline said.