Emergency services responded to an American Airlines aircraft that had to return to Heathrow Airport due to a suspected malfunction. The plane, en route to Philadelphia, turned back after passing England’s south coast. Police vehicles and fire engines surrounded the jet as a precautionary measure.
Commentators online expressed concern over the response of the first responders. According to flight tracking website Flightradar24, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner had to return to London shortly after takeoff due to issues with its flaps. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to a remote stand, with no direct action needed from the emergency crews.
This incident occurred just days after a car caught fire at Heathrow Airport’s terminal 3 car park, causing disruptions for travelers heading to the airport. The fire was quickly extinguished, but it led to delays and closures in the M4 tunnel towards Terminals 2 and 3.
The London Fire Brigade reported that the fire in the multi-storey car park at Heathrow Airport destroyed one car and damaged two others. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and the fire was under control in less than an hour after the first call was received.
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