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Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire and skids off the runway in Senegal, injuring 10
A Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at Senegal's main airport, injuring 10 people including the pilot. Passengers were evacuated from the burning aircraft, describing scenes of panic as they escaped. The Air Senegal flight, operated by TransAir, was headed to Bamako, Mali, when the crash occurred. The cause of the incident is unclear, and the injured are receiving treatment at a hospital. Boeing referred all requests for comment to the airlines involved. This incident adds to recent scrutiny of Boeing's safety standards following other incidents involving Boeing aircraft.
Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off the runway at a Senegal airport, injuring 10 people
Boeing 737 skids in Dakar, injuring passengers. Cheick Siriman Sissoko's post captures the Air Senegal flight emergency. Transport Minister cites Bamako destination. Some hospitalized, others resting. Limited info, ASN and Flight Safety Foundation engaged.
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