Firefighters have responded to an incident involving a Ryanair aircraft on the runway at Manchester Airport. Multiple emergency service vehicles were observed at the airport this evening, as reported by the Manchester Evening News. According to an eyewitness, flight operations were halted for approximately 30 minutes while fire and ambulance services were on-site.
The fire department was summoned to assist a plane experiencing mechanical issues. Sources indicated that fire crews were dispatched as a precautionary measure due to a reported mechanical problem with the aircraft, which was emitting smoke. Consequently, several flights at Manchester Airport are experiencing delays.
Witnesses confirmed that there had been no flight arrivals or departures for at least half an hour. Images from the scene depict emergency services attending to the Ryanair flight on the runway. There are indications of a possible fluid leak from the aircraft.