A flight departing from Tel Aviv, Israel, bound for Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, after cabin crew reported an alleged bomb threat. The aircraft was escorted by a fighter jet during the incident.
Emergency Declared Onboard
According to the Associated Press, the plane landed in the Bulgarian capital on Sunday after crew members said they had received a threat. The emergency was declared while the aircraft was in flight, prompting the diversion.
The jet was met by authorities upon landing, though further details about the threat or any potential suspects have not yet been released.
Incident Details
The flight, which had departed from Tel Aviv, was heading to Vienna when the crew reported the threat. The aircraft was subsequently escorted by a fighter jet as it made its way to Sofia.
This is a breaking news story, and more information is expected to be provided as the situation develops.
