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23.01.2024 - 13:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Fire crews have been called onboard an easyJet plane at Manchester Airport.
The easyJet flight to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt was due to take off at 11.30am this morning (Tuesday). But fire crews were called to the runway after reports of 'possible smoke in the aircraft', according to eyewitnesses.
Pictures showed firefighters onboard the plane. A number of emergency services vehicles surrounded the aircraft.
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An eyewitness said passengers had to get off the plane due to 'firefighters being unable to find where the smoke has come from'. A replacement aircraft was then arranged.
A Manchester Airport spokesperson said fire crews were 'dispatched to investigate as a precaution, in line with standard procedure'. The flight is now due to take off later this afternoon.
A spokesperson for easyJet said: "easyJet can confirm that flight EZY2253 from Manchester to Sharm el Sheikh this morning was delayed due to a technical issue. All passengers have been disembarked normally into the terminal and engineers are investigating the issue.
"We have arranged a replacement aircraft to operate the service as soon as possible. The safety of its passengers and crew is easyJet's highest priority and easyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturers’ guidelines.
"We would like to apologise to the passengers for the inconvenience."
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