A aircraft carrying 78 passengers skidded off the runway earlier than takeoff Tuesday at Senegal’s primary airport, injuring 11 folks and inflicting the ability to close down.
Blaise Diagne Airport stated an investigation was underway to find out the reason for the crash, which occurred round 01:00 GMT (6:30 a.m. IST), whereas the Boeing 737-300 BA.N, owned by Transair , chartered by Air Senegal, was making ready to fly. fly to Mali.
A late-night video shared on social media confirmed a aircraft with the brand of Senegal-based airline Transair standing on grass with a wing lined in firefighting foam.
Reuters couldn’t instantly confirm the video.
The airport assertion stated it activated emergency protocols to evacuate passengers.
“For now, the airport is closed… It’s anticipated to reopen within the subsequent few hours,” he added.
