Caught on camera: View from inside burning plane that skidded off runway — firefighter killed
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A firefighter who responded to the Emirates Boeing 777 that skidded on a runway and caught fire yesterday (Wednesday) at Dubai International Airport has died. The video above shows the view from inside the plane as it is being evacuated. More video below.
CNN:
Hundreds of passengers escaped after an Emirates flight skidded on a runway and burst into flames Wednesday at Dubai International Airport.
Thirteen passengers suffered minor injuries when the plane crashed after landing, Emirates Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said.
But a firefighter, identified as Jassim Essa Al-Baloushi, was killed “while saving the lives of others,” the Dubai government’s media office said. Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum tweeted residents were “proud of our youth and their sacrifices while performing their duties in protecting lives and saving people.”
All of the 300 people on board – including 24 Brits – were safely evacuated and just 14 people were taken to hospital to be treated for “cuts and bruises”, but their injuries were described as “moderate”.
Tragically hero firefighter, Jasim Issa Mohammed Hassan, died while putting out the flames.
