A hero firefighter has died saving 300 passengers and crew after an Emirates plane crash landed at the Dubai International airport this morning.
The Emirates airline plane crash-landed at Dubai Airport after reportedly catching fire in mid-air.
The Dubai government confirmed the jet – which took off from India earlier today – made an emergency stop at the airport shortly after 1pm local time (10am UK time).
All of the 300 people on board – including 24 Brits – were safely evacuated and just 14 people were taken to hospital to be treated for “cuts and bruises”, but their injuries were described as “moderate”.
Tragically hero firefighter, Jasim Issa Mohammed Hassan, died after sustaining injuries while putting out the flames.
Saif Al Suwaidi, director of General Civil Aviation Authority said the firefighter “lost his life while saving the lives of others”.
Mr Al Suwaidi said: “I salute his ultimate sacrifice that kept many from harm’s way. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
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