Major UK airport compelled to shut instantly after thriller ‘touchdown’ incident
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Glasgow Airport has been forced to close until at least 6pm
A major UK airport has been forced to shut with immediate effect after a “landing incident” on Tuesday afternoon.
Glasgow Airport is closed until 6pm after an aircraft blocked the runway following a landing incident, reports AirNavRadar. Flights to and from the airport are currently being affected as authorities work to clear the runway and resume normal operations.
One person claiming to be a witness on X said: “Glasgow Airport runway temporarily closed. Small aircraft appeared to dip its wing on the runway and stop. Fire appliances in attendance & flights being turned back to the terminal.”
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