London: A flight bound for the Netherlands crashed moments after takeoff at London Southend Airport on Sunday, erupting into flames and triggering a swift emergency response. The incident occurred just seconds after the aircraft lifted off, with eyewitnesses reporting a sudden fall followed by a large blaze on the tarmac.
Emergency services, including fire and ambulance crews, responded immediately and launched rescue operations at the crash site. The cause of the incident is under investigation. In the aftermath, airport authorities cancelled four scheduled flights as a precaution. The crash comes close on the heels of the Air India flight mishap in Ahmedabad, raising renewed concerns over aviation safety.
Shocking: An Airplane crashed moments after takeoff at London Southend Airport….. https://t.co/loe6Bw5rcB
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