Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:21am on 25 Jan 2025,Saturday International
A United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to Washington made an emergency landing at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport due to a technical issue. The sharp descent caused chaos, leaving 4 passengers and 2 crew members seriously injured, while 32 others sustained minor injuries. Passengers described terrifying moments as the cabin lost pressure and the plane dropped multiple times. Emergency services promptly treated the injured. Videos of the aftermath showed scattered belongings inside the aircraft. United Airlines is cooperating with local authorities to investigate the cause of the incident. All 245 passengers and 11 crew members disembarked safely.
