At least 18 people injured in fire on Ryanair plane at Majorca airport as passengers abandon jet by clambering over wing
The blaze broke out just after midnight on the runway of the Palma Airport.
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Passengers were filmed abandoning the plane via one of its wings before jumping to the tarmac as firefighters and police rushed to the scene.
Local emergency teams said 18 people needed treatment for injuries, with six being taken to hospital.
It was confirmed this morning the plane was about to leave the airport, although its destination is still not clear.
Airline staff on board the plane are said to have alerted the emergency services with a call at 12.35am this morning.
Four ambulances were sent to the scene along with airport-based firefighters and police.
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