A Qatar Airways plane carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members made an emergency touchdown at Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport, Lagos, on Friday following a technical malfunction.
In accordance with a press release from Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Everlasting Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Administration Company (LASEMA), the plane developed a fault whereas in Nigerian airspace, prompting the emergency touchdown.
LASEMA mentioned it acquired a misery name by its 767/112 toll-free emergency strains. Upon reaching the scene, the LASEMA Response Group (LRT) confirmed that the plane was in misery.
“The pilot executed a secure touchdown on the runway at Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport, with LASEMA and different emergency responders on excessive alert,” the assertion mentioned.
It added that multi-agency groups coordinated restoration efforts. After checks by the pilot and engineering crew, the plane was moved to the apron for detailed inspection and repairs.
“All passengers have been safely evacuated; no accidents have been reported, and there have been no fatalities,” LASEMA confirmed.
The company additional famous that regardless of the technical fault, the plane didn’t maintain main injury. “The plane has been secured on the apron, and restoration actions have been accomplished,” the assertion concluded.