EK521 emergency landing: Emirates issues statement

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EK521 emergency landing: Emirates issues statement

An Emirates flight from Trivandrum to Dubai -- flight EK521 -- has made an emergency landing in Dubai.

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Published: Wed 3 Aug 2016, 2:16 PM

Last updated: Wed 3 Aug 2016, 11:37 PM

UPDATE
"We are in contact with the airline Emirates following the incident at Dubai airport, and understand all passengers have left the aircraft safely. Our staff is ready to support any British nationals if required." Despite Emirates releasing a statement confirming 24 passengers were on board, the spokesperson could not confirm this.
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An Emirates flight from Trivandrum to Dubai -- flight EK521 -- has made an emergency landing in Dubai.
Below is the statement issued by the airline:
Emirates Media Statement 4: 14:23, Wednesday 3 AUG 2016

Emirates can confirm that today, 3 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 282 passengers and 18 crew on board.

The Boeing 777 aircraft, departed at 10.19am from Trivandrum International Airport and was scheduled to land at 12.50pm at Dubai International Airport.

We can confirm that there are no fatalities among our passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe.

We are expecting a 4-hour network wide delay, more information will be available on the Emirates website and social media channels.

The main priority remains with those involved and offering support to concerned family and friends. Dedicated telephone lines are now active for family members:

UAE - 8002111
UK - 00442034508853
US - 0018113502081


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