An alarming incident unfolded at Tokyo’s Haneda airport as a Japan Airlines aircraft, with passengers onboard, caught fire on a runway.
Visuals captured at the scene depicted flames emerging from the aircraft’s windows, rapidly escalating into a significant blaze.
Reports from Reuters indicate the successful evacuation of all 379 passengers and crew from the aircraft.
The country’s coast guard is investigating the possibility of their plane colliding with the Japan Airlines flight.
Additional footage circulating on social media showcased the plane ablaze while moving along the runway before halting, intensifying the flames significantly.
As a consequence of the incident, all runways at Haneda Airport, Japan’s busiest aviation hub, are presently closed.
Authorities are actively responding to the situation, while investigations continue to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the fire.