Air India flight forced into emergency landing hours after crash kills over 240
An Air India flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Thailand just hours after another plane crashed and killed hundreds of passengers.
Flight AI 379 was grounded after a bomb threat was detected onboard the plane at around 9.30am. The aircraft had just taken off from Phuket International Airport when it suddenly had to make a U-turn.
According to reports, a passenger found an alarming note which detailed the apparent threat. The passenger is now being questioned by authorities.
The alert prompted an emergency response which saw the plane circle over the Andaman Sea before returning to the popular island.
Upon landing, emergency protocols were swiftly activated, and passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft. Thai authorities conducted an initial search but found no explosive device onboard.
This alarming incident comes just a day after a tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed over 240 lives shortly after takeoff. While there is no confirmed connection between the two events, the back-to-back emergencies have raised concerns about aviation safety.
Authorities have yet to disclose further details about the nature of the bomb threat, and Air India has not issued an official statement. Meanwhile, investigations continue as officials work to ensure passenger safety and determine the source of the threat.
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