Jazeera flight catches fire on landing at Hyderabad, no casualties reported

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Jazeera Airways Kuwait-Hyderabad flight catches fire

More than 145 travelers coming from Kuwait to Hyderabad had an opportune escape from a major fire accident on-board a Jazeera Airways flight.

The motor of flight No. J9 608 burst into flames in the wake of arriving at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad before the end of last night. Each of the 145 travelers were cleared securely. The correct side motor burst into flames because of specialized obstacle not long after in the wake of landing and moving toward the runway. The episode happened at 1.35 am.

The airplane stopped at runway and fire tenders achieved the spot promptly. By at that point, the pilot ceased the motor. The fire steadily went under control, According airport Spokesman.