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Emergency crews called to runway, Regina Airport says

Emergency crews called to runway, Regina Airport says

CTV News16-07-2025
Emergency crews were called to the Regina International Airport (YQR) late Tuesday night.
According to YQR officials, Porter Airlines flight 483 from Hamilton, Ont. to Vancouver, BC was diverted to the Regina Airport at around 8:20 p.m.
'[Pilots] declared an emergency and they landed at the airport for a diversion,' Airport Authority CEO James Bogusz told CTV News. 'Our emergency crews did respond but it did land safely.'
Bogusz says there were 91 passengers onboard the flight and each person got off the plane and to the airport's terminal safely.
'Our emergency responders responded promptly,' he added. 'A big thanks to our mutual aid partners in the city of Regina. They're part of a big part of our emergency response plan.'
'Thankfully for this one, the plane landed safely.'
A reason for the plane's diversion was not immediately available as YQR directed further inquiries to the airline.
CTV News has reached out the Porter for a response.
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