Breaking: 68 Passengers Escape Unhurt After Aircraft Overshoots Runway at Benin Airport, Nigeria
- An aircraft carrying 68 passengers crash-landed at Benin Airport in Edo State, Nigeria, with all passengers believed to have survived the incident without injuries.
- The aircraft, registered as 5N-ENR, was operating on the Enugu–Benin–Lagos route when it reportedly overshot the runway after landing and came to a stop in a nearby bush.
An aircraft carrying 68 passengers crash-landed at Benin Airport in Edo State, Nigeria, with all passengers believed to have survived the incident without injuries.
The aircraft, registered as 5N-ENR, was operating on the Enugu–Benin–Lagos route when it reportedly overshot the runway after landing and came to a stop in a nearby bush.
According to a source at Benin Airport who spoke anonymously, officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) responded immediately, safely evacuating every passenger from the aircraft.
«”The aircraft overshot the runway and entered the nearby bush. FAAN officials acted quickly and evacuated all passengers. Thankfully, no casualties were recorded,” the source said.»
As of the latest information, the exact number of crew members on board has not been confirmed.Authorities have not yet released an official statement explaining the cause of the incident. A full investigation is expected to begin to determine what led to the runway excursion.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more official information becomes available.
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