Flights delayed at Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport has re-opened, but delays are expected throughout the day.
It's after a main-wheel well of a plane carrying US military caught fire this morning and suspended operations.
A number of flights have also been cancelled and passengers are advised to contact their airlines for flight updates.
⚠️SHANNON AIRPORT NOW OPEN⚠️
The airport is now open.
Flight delays are expected throughout the day.
Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for flight updates.
We would like to thank you for your patience #shannonairport pic.twitter.com/DjQzoh6HJp
— Shannon Airport (@ShannonAirport) August 15, 2019
Shortly after 6:30am this morning, Shannon Airport tweeted that all flights had been temporarily suspended.
⚠️Airport Notice⚠️
We can confirm that an incident has occurred at Shannon Airport involving a Boeing 763 aircraft.Emergency services are in attendance. All passengers and crew have disembarked.
Airport operations temporarily suspended.
More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/K7y5HepYT5
— Shannon Airport (@ShannonAirport) August 15, 2019
Firstly a Boeing 767 aircraft was evacuated on the runway following a reported fire in a main-wheel well.
All passengers and crew were safely taken off the plane while emergency services dealt with the issue.
The plane - which was carrying US military - rejected to take off, and the wheels had to be replaced.
