In a setback for air travelers, a private airline flight bound from Islamabad to Riyadh faced unexpected delays today after a tyre burst incident just prior to takeoff.
Sources close to the situation disclosed that the tyre burst occurred suddenly as the aircraft was preparing for departure, prompting authorities to ground the flight for immediate assessment.
The affected flight, identified as ER 807, was set to accommodate 194 passengers on its journey. However, due to the unforeseen circumstances, passengers were swiftly relocated to the airport lounge while a technical team commenced efforts to rectify the issue.
As of the latest update, the flight ER 807 remains grounded, with engineers diligently working to resolve the technical glitch. The flight, originally scheduled to take off at 3:30 pm, awaits clearance pending the successful completion of necessary repairs.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.