150 passengers narrowly escape as plane aborts take off in Saudi

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150 passengers narrowly escape as plane aborts take off in Saudi

The aircraft went off the runway.

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Published: Fri 3 Aug 2018, 11:14 AM

Last updated: Fri 3 Aug 2018, 7:59 PM

A Jet Airways flight 9W523 with 142 guests and seven crew members on board from Riyadh to Mumbai aborted take off and departed the runway at Riyadh Airport.
The passengers escaped narrowly and were safely evacuated. No injuries have been reported.  

They have been accommodated inside the terminal building at Riyadh Airport and were served meals and refreshments.  
The accident is being investigated by the local regulatory authorities at the moment.
Alternative travel arrangements were made for the guests from Riyadh. 


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