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Atlanta-Bound Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Nigeria

The plane's one engine had reportedly developed a problem and caught alight shortly after take-off from Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The pilot made an emergency landing and passengers were evacuated using emergency slides. Five passengers were reportedly injured.

The Guardian

Delta Airline (file photo)

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