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21/07/2014
Tom Daley In Emergency Landing Following 'Technical Issues'
Professional diver Tom Daley has tweeted how a plane he as traveling in had to make an emergency landing in Russia.
Mr Daley and his partner Dustin Lance Black were flying from Shanghai to London.
However, the Airbus A340 plane , which was caring 301 passengers had to make an emergency landing due to a "technical issue".
Mr Daley tweeted: "Scary to emergency land in RUS after recent events, yet no word on what problem is after hour surrounded by fire engines #VirginAtlantic."
A spokesperson for Virgin said: "Virgin Atlantic can confirm that the VS251 travelling from Shanghai to London Heathrow has diverted to Irkutsk Airport, Russia, as a precautionary measure due to a technical issue. Safety and security is always our top priority.
"The aircraft is currently on the ground and our customers are being looked after by our cabin crew. Our priority now is to ensure our customers resume their journey as soon as possible.
"The airline would like to thank passengers for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused."
(CD)
Mr Daley and his partner Dustin Lance Black were flying from Shanghai to London.
However, the Airbus A340 plane , which was caring 301 passengers had to make an emergency landing due to a "technical issue".
Mr Daley tweeted: "Scary to emergency land in RUS after recent events, yet no word on what problem is after hour surrounded by fire engines #VirginAtlantic."
A spokesperson for Virgin said: "Virgin Atlantic can confirm that the VS251 travelling from Shanghai to London Heathrow has diverted to Irkutsk Airport, Russia, as a precautionary measure due to a technical issue. Safety and security is always our top priority.
"The aircraft is currently on the ground and our customers are being looked after by our cabin crew. Our priority now is to ensure our customers resume their journey as soon as possible.
"The airline would like to thank passengers for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused."
(CD)
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