Air Canada Express flight catches fire during landing in Halifax; Evacuations successful
Halifax: An Air Canada Express flight operated by PAL Airlines faced a landing gear failure while arriving from Newfoundland at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Canada, late Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm local time and led to a partial fire, prompting an immediate evacuation of all passengers and crew.
Eyewitness accounts described the aircraft tilting to a 20-degree angle and skidding along the runway. Emergency services, including paramedics and the Nova Scotia RCMP, responded swiftly. An airport spokesperson confirmed that all onboard were evacuated safely and transported to a hangar for medical assessments.
The aircraft, with an estimated capacity of 80 passengers, was nearly full, though the exact number of occupants remains unconfirmed.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the landing gear failure, which may involve mechanical or procedural issues or external factors.
This incident coincided with a major aviation tragedy in South Korea. A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to Muan crashed during landing, resulting in 179 fatalities out of the 181 people on board. Video footage from the crash site showed the aircraft engulfed in flames shortly after impact.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
