Cork Airport closed after wheel bursts on jet
Cork Airport has been temporarily closed after the nose wheel of an executive jet burst on the runway.
A crane is being sent to remove the jet from the runway following the incident, which took place before the plane's departure.
There are delays to flights @CorkAirport after an executive jet incurred a burst nose wheel before departure. The aircraft will be lifted by crane from the main runway presently. There are no injuries. Passengers should check the status of flights with their airline. Apologies. pic.twitter.com/IS8SZnYfWf
-- Cork Airport (@CorkAirport) July 22, 2018
No injuries have been reported and Cork Airport's fire service is currently on the scene.
A number of flights have already been cancelled, and passengers in the airport have reportedly been told all flights will be delayed by a minimum of two hours.
Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights with the airline.
