Panic As Individuals Escape Death After Cargo Aircraft Skids Off Abuja Airport Runaway

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By Abiola Olawale

Multiple individuals narrowly avoided tragedy after an Allied Air Cargo aircraft, bearing the registration number 5N-JRT, suffered a catastrophic tyre burst.

The incident caused the aircraft to skid off Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday.

The aircraft, which was arriving in Abuja, lost control upon landing, creating a tense situation for everyone involved.

Fortunately, all passengers and crew members on board managed to evacuate safely before any injuries or fatalities were reported.

The incident prompted the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria to swiftly close the runway.

A press statement signed on Wednesday, by FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, confirmed the incident.

Orah stated: “At 10:05 am on December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja with five souls on board with no reported injury. They were all safely evacuated and taken to the FAN clinic for further checks.

“The Airport Emergency response team is on the scene along with accident investigators. The runway is being cleared and is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.”

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