Malaysian plane skids off runway due to heavy rain

A Malaysia Airlines plane had an accident while landing. Luckily, no one was injured, but 48 other flights were delayed.

Malaysia Airlines plane skidded off the runway. Photo: NST

The plane has the registration numberMH2718 skidded off the runway at Sibu airport last night,Sarawak State,New Straits Times reported.

Then on the deckThere were 61 passengers and 6 crew members,chichBoeing 737-800originating fromKuala Lumpur.

Malaysia Airlines said everyone on board left the plane safely, with no reports of injuries.The company's statement affirmed that customer safety is its highest priority.

A spokesman for Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Ministry confirmed the incident is under investigation, addingThe airport will be closed until tonight to remove the plane with damaged equipment.

Mohd Nikman Hashim, 25, a passenger on the flightMH2718 said the plane had to circle in the sky for about 30 minutes before landing but encountered an accident.

"I'm still in shock but luckily no one was injured or killed," he said.

Sibu Airport manager Zainduddin Abu Nasir said there were 48 delayed flights,More than 3,500 people were trapped after the incident.

According to VNE