"Six sustained serious injuries": Fresh update as US-bound plane develops fault,…

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  • A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Friday, January 24
  • According to FAAN, four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries, while the others had minor injuries
  • The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 with 245 passengers and 11 crew members, departed Lagos en route to Washington Dulles International Airport but made an air return and landed safely

Activity surrounding a United Airlines flight from Britain which made an emergency landing in Dublin Aiport.
Photo credit: Niall Carson/PA ImagesSource: Getty ImagesHow the incident happenedDetails on injuries and FAAN’s responseThe rescue team responded swiftly and effectively, having been on alert and standby,” Orah said.Aviation medical ambulances transported the injured passengers, some to the MMA Clinic and others to the Headquarters Clinic.Nigerians react to FAAN’s update”What is the nature of this incident? Thank God for sparing their lives! 3hrs on a distressed flight is like forever.””Thanks to God, all the passengers are safe.””We thank you Almighty for your Mercy upon our brothers and sisters.””Thank God Almighty for this great miracle.”Aeroplane crashes, kills three people in Kenya

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