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Cardiff Airport runway reopens after Aer Lingus tyre bursts | |
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The runway at Cardiff Airport has reopened after an aircraft's tyre burst on landing. | |
Several flights have been diverted or cancelled as a result of the incident. | |
All 37 passengers on Aer Lingus flight EI3296 from Dublin were able to disembark safely, said an airport spokesman. | All 37 passengers on Aer Lingus flight EI3296 from Dublin were able to disembark safely, said an airport spokesman. |
The airport is advising passengers to check its website for details of flight diversions or delays. | The airport is advising passengers to check its website for details of flight diversions or delays. |
The incident happened 15:32 BST. | The incident happened 15:32 BST. |
"During the landing a tyre burst occurred and the aircraft came to a stop on the runway," said Cardiff Airport in a statement. | "During the landing a tyre burst occurred and the aircraft came to a stop on the runway," said Cardiff Airport in a statement. |
The airport runway was closed while the recovery of the aircraft is underway. | |
It reopened at 17:34 and the airport is now fully operational. | |
Several flights have been diverted or cancelled, and may be operating with a delay whilst operations return to normal, said the airport. | |
Anybody travelling through Cardiff Airport is advised to check in as normal and contact their airline if they have any questions. | Anybody travelling through Cardiff Airport is advised to check in as normal and contact their airline if they have any questions. |
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