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Plane 'overshoots Jamaica runway' Plane overshoots Jamaica runway
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An American Airlines plane has overshot the runway on landing at an airport in the Jamaican capital, Kingston, in heavy rain, reports say. An American Airlines plane has overshot the runway on landing in the Jamaican capital Kingston, injuring more than 40 people, officials say.
Flight AA 331 from Miami, with about 150 people on board, is reported to have broken apart after landing at Norman Manley International Airport. Flight AA 331 from Miami, with about 150 people on board, is reported to have broken apart after the incident at Norman Manley International Airport.
Jamaican Information Minister Daryl Vaz said at least 40 people were injured, the Jamaica Observer reports. Jamaican Information Minister Daryl Vaz said 44 people had been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
One local journalist told the BBC the plane had come to rest near the beach. American Airlines said the impact had broken off the right engine.
Roland Henry said survivors had thought the plane was landing normally before there was a series of jolts and luggage fell from overhead lockers. Spokesman Tim Smith said the fuselage was cracked and the main landing gear had collapsed.
Passengers were visibly shaken by the incident and some had broken bones or cuts, he said. Passenger Pilar Abaurrea told the Associated Press news agency of chaotic scenes when the plane hit the ground.
Mr Vaz told the Jamaica Observer there were no reports of any deaths. The plane came to a halt near the beach, a local journalist said
"All of a sudden... the plane was kind of bouncing, someone said the plane was skidding and there was panic," she said.
She said the pilot had warned of turbulence just before landing, but had said it probably would not be too serious.
Local journalist Roland Henry said the plane had halted near the beach.
He said survivors had thought the plane was landing normally before there was a series of jolts and luggage fell from overhead lockers.
Mr Vaz told the Jamaica Observer newspaper there were no reports of any deaths.
"The injured passengers have been taken to the Kingston Public Hospital," he said."The injured passengers have been taken to the Kingston Public Hospital," he said.
Most of the injuries were believed to be cuts, bruises and some broken bones.
Airport official Paul Hall said four people were seriously injured but gave no further details.
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