Latest update as Nigerian airport is shut after aircraft crash landed

The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja has been temporarily shut after an Allied Air flight tyre burst.

The incident occurred after the aircraft landed at the Abuja airport on Wednesday, December 11.

The Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off Runway 22 at about 10:05 am on December 11, 2024.

The five crew members on board were all safely evacuated with no reported injuries. They were taken to the FAAN clinic for further checks.

Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, said the runway is being cleared and is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.

Orah added that the Airport Emergency response team is on the scene along with… CONTINUE READING FOR LATEST UPDATE.