Emirates aircraft, EK521, flying from Thiruvananthapuram, India, to Dubai made an emergency landing at Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, Dubai airport sources said.
Emirates confirmed that there are no fatalities among the passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe, the airline said. There were 282 passengers and 18 crew on board the aircraft. It added that the main priority involves offering support to concerned family and friends.
Dubai International Airport has been closed until further notice.
The aircraft was a Boeing 777-300 and delivered in March 2003.
Evacuation and rescue operations were done with extreme efficiency and care and passengers were taken to safety in no time.
All passengers have been escorted to safety. The area has been cordoned off.
No takeoff and landing at Dubai airport right now.
Emirates can confirm that today, 3rd August 2016, flight EK521 travelling from Trivandrum International Airport in Thiruvananthapuram, India to Dubai has been involved in an accident at Dubai International Airport. There were 275 passengers and crew on board.
Our main priority at this time is the safety and wellbeing of all involved and full co-operation is being extended to the authorities and emergency services managing the situation.
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