Layla Al-Khalifa

Close call: Plane skids off runway during landing at Riyadh airport

No one hurt as plane from Doha skidded off runway while landing in Riyadh airport

A potentially disastrous situation was averted on Sunday when a plane arriving from Doha skidded off the runway while landing at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. Thankfully, no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew on board.

The incident occurred as the plane was attempting to land, but due to unknown reasons, it veered off the runway and came to a stop on the grassy area. Emergency services were quick to respond, ensuring the safety of everyone on board.

Passengers were evacuated from the aircraft and taken to the terminal to await further instructions. The airport authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

This serves as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and the quick actions of emergency responders in potentially dangerous situations. Thankful that no one was hurt, authorities are taking the necessary steps to ensure the continued safety of all passengers and crew at King Khalid International Airport.