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On Thursday, passengers aboard United Airlines Flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C. faced a terrifying ordeal when the Boeing 787-8 was forced to declare an in-flight emergency.
Media Talk Africa reported that the aircraft, carrying 245 passengers, eight flight attendants, and three pilots, made an emergency return to Lagos after the situation unfolded mid-flight.
Reports suggested that some individuals on board sustained injuries during the incident.
As the flight navigated the harrowing situation, passengers were seen praying, reflecting the tense atmosphere.
However, the aircraft safely landed back at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
Passengers aboard a Lagos to Washington, D.C., flight heard praying while facing a harrowing ordeal on Thursday night when the United Flight UA Boeing 787-8 declared an emergency mid-air.
The flight was forced to make an air return to Lagos for safety.#NigeriaInfoMCF pic.twitter.com/Jfddg9BMOZ
— Nigeria Info FM 99.3 (@NigeriainfoFM) January 24, 2025
