Police have sealed off Nuremberg Airport in Germany after a plane arriving from the Greek island of Corfu was escorted by Eurofighter jets before it landed.
The police operation began shortly before the flight was due to land, with officers closing the airport amid unconfirmed reports of an in-flight emergency.
Possible in-flight emergency
"We are assuming a possible in-flight emergency. However, this is still unconfirmed," a police spokesperson told German news outlet Bild.
The flight, operated by Corendon Airlines as flight number XR456, was scheduled to land in Nuremberg at approximately 12:15 PM. According to Flightradar24, the aircraft landed safely at 12:16 PM.
Airport remains closed
The airport will remain closed for the time being and the police operation is ongoing, an airport spokesperson said. Bild also reported that Eurofighter jets had escorted the plane arriving from the Greek island before it landed.
"Due to an in-flight emergency, flight operations are currently suspended," the Nuremberg Airport website said.
