The United States of America (USA)-bound United Airlines plane carrying 256 passengers has made emergency air return to Lagos airport on Friday, about three hours after take-off as four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries while 27 passengers and five crew members had minor injuries
Penpushing reports that the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Obiageli Orah confirmed this development, adding that the authority all passengers and crew disembarked safely.
The Director, however, explained that the United Airlines Boeing 787-800 departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, at 23.59 p.m. on Thursday but made an air return and landed safely at 3.22 a.m. on Friday.
Penpushing further reports that she disclosed on board were 245 adults and 11 crew members, stressing that the team of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services, Aviation Medical and Aviation Security were already at the gate when the aeroplane parked for deboarding at D31 without incident, and the door was opened at 3.37 a.m.
“While all passengers and crew disembarked safely, four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries, and additional 27 passengers and five crew members had minor injuries. The rescue team responded swiftly and effectively, having been on alert and standby. Aviation medical ambulances transported the injured passengers, some to the MMA Clinic and others to the Headquarters Clinic,” she said.
Penpushing also reports that Orah stated that those with minor injuries received first aid and were discharged, while those with serious injuries were stabilised and transferred to the Duchess Hospital in Ikeja.
The Director who added that the authority will continue to provide updates, however, said that some passengers were taken to a hotel for accommodation, adding that the aircraft did not sustain any major damage.
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