Airport runway trespasser ‘is sucked into plane engine and killed' as jet prepares to takeoff in tarmac horror in Milan
Operations at the busy Orio al Serio Airport, also known as Milano Bergamo, came to a halt at 10.20am after a "fatal accident" on the tarmac.
2
According to Corriere della Sera, the victim was not a passenger or airport staff member.
The person believed to have run onto the tarmac and into the path of an aircraft that was taxing for takeoff, the Italian paper reported.
The full circumstances remain unclear, but airport operator SACBO confirmed a 'problem that occurred on the taxiway' and said 'the causes of the problem are currently being investigated by the authorities.'
.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
2 hours ago
- The Independent
Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito infamous kiss recreated in new tv drama
The infamous kiss between Amanda Knox and boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito has been recreated for a new TV drama. The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, a new Hulu series, follows the life of Knox, who spent four years wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of roommate Meredith Kercher. One scene in the drama, which premiered on Wednesday (August 20), shows Grace Van Patten, playing Knox, kissing Giuseppe De Domenico, who plays Sollecito, just days after the murder in November 2007. The kiss, which took place outside the flat where Kercher's body was found, resulted in some in the media portraying Knox as a 'sinister seductress'. Knox and Sollecito were convicted of the killing, before later being acquitted when drifter Rudy Guede was found guilty.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Mechanic father-of-two, 27, was crushed to death while working on car at home, inquest heard
A mechanic father-of-two was crushed to death while repairing his own car when the axle stand propping up the vehicle gave way. Daniel Burton, 27, was discovered unresponsive and trapped under the Audi A3, at his partner's home in Skewen, Neath Port Talbot, on January 22, an inquest has heard. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Mr Burton was pronounced dead at the scene, WalesOnline reported. The inquest heard how the keen mechanic had that day attended college where he was working towards an MOT qualification, before enjoying time with his partner and children at Penlan Leisure Centre. When they returned home, Mr Burton was said to be keen to fit a part that had been delivered for his car despite it being dark outside. Passersby told Guildhall court in Swansea that they had seen the vehicle - which was parked on a sloped street - propped up on the driver's side, while the rear wheels had been removed. They had seen Mr Burton lying on his back underneath the car. One commented she had thought the car looked 'unsafe' but did not want to intervene. At around 6.30pm, a local resident stopped to ask the mechanic if he had spotted her recently-stolen car in the nearby streets - but she received no response from him. She ran off to find help and a neighbour arrived with a jack in an attempt to lift the car off Mr Burton. They also informed his partner as to what had happened. Emergency crews arrived at the scene, but were unable to save the father-of-two and he was pronounced dead at 6.53pm. A police investigation found that one of the axle stands under the car was lying on its side, while a postmortem determined he had died from 'crush asphyxiation'. The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death. Tributes posted at the time of the tragedy described Mr Burton as a 'beloved son', 'cherished partner' and 'devoted father', adding he would be 'greatly missed by all his family and many friends'. He was 'passionate' about football and had played for Neath Town, Aberavon Greenstars and more recently, Cilfrew Rovers. A fundraising appeal, organised by local sports clubs that Mr Burton was involved with, raised more than £3,000 for his grieving family. Organisers said: 'Dan was an amazing person, he would light up every room he entered and he will be sorely missed by so many. 'He was a down to earth person, a great friend, a great father and will be a tremendous loss to everyone that knew him.'
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Tourists flee from international terminal as man ‘sets fire to check-in desk'
Tourists fled screaming from a blaze at Milan's Malpensa airport today after a man allegedly set fire to trash bins and smashed check-in screens. The suspect, who has not been named, was apprehended by employees at Terminal 1 on Wednesday after reportedly rampaging through the airport with a hammer. Footage from the airport this morning showed black smoke billowing from inside the terminal as passengers ran from the scene. Images showed a suspect being pinned to the ground. Local media reported he had been stopped by staff. Italian outlet Varese News said an employee intervened after noticing smoke rising through the airport. The suspect was allegedly 'destroying the screens between desks 12 and 13' when the member of staff dived in. Witness Sophia Kim, a passenger who was at desk 13 at the time, told The Mirror: 'I turned around only to see the check-in counter on the other side was on fire.' 'It was then I started running for my life with my husband hand in hand. 'Everyone around me was in panic mode- screaming and running. I thought I was going to die.' The suspect was identified across Italian media only as a Malian resident of Italy in his late 20s with no criminal record. He did not have a boarding pass and was not a passenger, Corriere della Serra reports. The brave member of staff who initially apprehended the suspect was said to have been injured in the fracas before being turned over to emergency services. Corriere della Serra contested the claims, writing that no injuries had been reported. 'Along with him, some of those present also intervened to prevent the attacker from attacking the people as well.' La Stampa reported that the suspect 'apparently directed his anger only at the airport furnishings, without attacking passengers or staff on duty'. Border police scrambled to help restrain the man while airport security staff worked to put out the fire. Photos of the aftermath showed thick smoke hanging in the air as bystanders watched on with their hands on their hips. Travellers were also seen amassing outside the terminal after 'flames and smoke invaded the area, making the air unbreathable', Corriere di Novara reported. Firefighters, airport staff, and security staff were all pictured at the scene. The airport continued to operate as usual, Varese reports. But Malpensa was partially evacuated, according to Italian news agency ANSA. Operations subsequently resumed, it said. Aspokesperson for the provincial fire service said in a later statement: 'The presence of smoke required the evacuation of the terminal itself for safety reasons. The affected area was quickly reached and made safe. 'Operations at the airport continued without significant disruption to air traffic.' The Lombardy Airports Association said it was expecting potential delays and cancellations from the incident.
