5 dead in Japan plane collision

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Published: January 2, 2024, 06:48 PM

5 dead in Japan plane collision

This photo provided by Jiji Press shows a Japan Airlines plane on fire on a runway of Tokyo‍‍`s Haneda Airport on January 2, 2024. Photo: AFP

Five people on board a coast guard aircraft died after a runway collision with a Japan Airlines plane at Tokyo‍‍`s Haneda Airport today, the Japanese transport minister said.

"Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters.

A Japan Airlines plane was in flames on the runway.

All 367 passengers on board the Airbus plane were evacuated, broadcaster NHK reported.

 

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