India plane with 161 on-board veers off runway

Indian Jet Airways flight 9W 2374 veered off the runway at Dabolim airport in Goa while aligning for takeoff. A total of 161 people, including seven crew members, were on-board the plane. The flight was scheduled to travel from Goa to Mumbai.

As per ANI report, all passengers have been safely evacuated with some having suffered minor injuries during the process. “All guests and crew have been safely evacuated. Few guests have sustained injuries during the evacuation process,” Jet Airways said in a statement.

The Jet Airways team and airport authorities are providing medical assistance to those injured in the incident. The reason for the accident is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, Dabolim airport has been closed down for operations till 12:30 pm.

Further details are awaited

Source: Indian Express