An EasyJet aircraft skidded off the runway while landing at London Southend Airport, causing disruption and triggering an emergency response. The incident occurred during adverse weather conditions, though no injuries were reported.
Emergency Response Activated
Fire crews and airport personnel swiftly attended to the scene after the Airbus A320 exited the tarmac. Passengers were evacuated via emergency slides as a precautionary measure.
Passenger Accounts
"It was quite frightening—the plane suddenly jerked sideways," recounted one traveller. "But the crew kept everyone calm during the evacuation."
Airport Operations Impacted
The incident caused temporary delays at the Essex airport, with authorities conducting runway inspections before resuming normal operations. EasyJet has apologised for any inconvenience caused.
Investigation Underway
The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the runway excursion. Early reports suggest wet runway conditions may have been a contributing factor.
This marks the second such incident at a UK airport this month, raising questions about wet weather landing procedures.
