Emergency services rushed to an American Airlines aircraft that had to return to Heathrow Airport due to a suspected malfunction. The flight, originally bound for Philadelphia, was forced to turn back after passing the south coast of England. Police vehicles and fire engines surrounded the large jet at Heathrow around 2:20 pm.
The presence of the first responders caused concern among online commentators, who noted the swift response. According to flight tracking website Flightradar24, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner had to return to London shortly after takeoff due to issues with its flaps.
Despite the safe landing of the aircraft at Heathrow, emergency vehicles were deployed as a precautionary measure. The London Fire Brigade confirmed their attendance at the scene but stated that their intervention was not necessary.
These events occurred just days after a car caught fire in Heathrow Airport’s terminal 3 car park, leading to significant disruptions for travelers. The fire was quickly extinguished, causing temporary closures and delays on the M4 tunnel to Terminals 2 and 3.
The London Fire Brigade reported that a fire in a multi-storey car park at Heathrow Airport destroyed a car on level one and caused minor damage to two adjacent vehicles. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and the fire was under control within less than an hour.
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