Aviation
Five passengers injured as plane bound for U.S makes emergency landing in Lagos
By Boluwatife Ezekiel Olaleye
At least, five passengers have been injured after an Atlanta-bound plane made an emergency landing in Lagos on Tuesday.
One of the engines of the Delta Airlines flight developed an engine problem mid-air.
The airline confirmed the incident in a statement, where it explained that the flight 55 from Lagos to Atlanta, which took off around 10:50pm, returned to Murtala Muhammed International Airport less than an hour later.
“The A330-200 had a problem with one of its two engines. The flight landed safely and passengers were evacuated onto the runway down emergency slides.
“Airport fire crews met the plane as it landed.”
The company promised to rebook the passengers on a flight on Wednesday.
“The safety of Delta’s customers and crew members is always our top priority,” the statement said.
It added that the injuries were “non-critical”.
-
Latest1 week agoHigh Court opens hearing on Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 presidential eligibility
-
Business2 days agoAnger, debate trail proposed $1.25bn loan amid concerns over Nigeria’s debt surge
-
Featured2 days agoWike dismisses political speculation over meeting with APC Chairman Yilwatda
-
Latest23 hours agoMakinde declares 2027 presidential bid under PDP–APM alliance
-
Latest4 days agoWike loyalists dominate As APC clears 33 aspirants for Rivers Assembly primaries, 65 disqualified
-
Business2 days agoNigeria’s 2026 debt servicing hits $11.6bn as Tinubu decries global financial inequity
-
Latest6 days agoNigerian Senate reverses standing orders amendment over constitutional concerns
-
Featured1 day agoObasanjo faults Tinubu’s economic reforms, calls them necessary but poorly designed