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Cork Airport closed after Manx2 aircraft crashed at the airfield PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 10 February 2011 13:51
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Cork AirportThere has been a serious incident at Cork Airport this morning, 10th of February 2011, and the airport has been closed as a result.

A Manx2 aircraft en route from Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport crashed at the airfield as it was attempting to land. Fire crews immediately responded to the incident and Cork Airport’s emergency plan was instigated.

It was reported that it was the aircraft's third attempt at landing in foggy conditions.

The aircraft was carrying 10 passengers and two crew members. Regrettably, there have been six fatalities as a result of the incident and six survivors have been taken to hospital.

The main route to the airport is closed in order to provide an easier access to the emergency vehicles.

All passenger related queries should be directed to Manx Airlines, telephone: +44 2890427004

An Emergency Information Line is also available at + 353 021 423 8820

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