Leeds Bradford Airport reopens after plane skids off runway during Storm Babet

The Tui aircraft was landing after flying from Corfu when it came off the runway and onto the grass on Friday. Credit: PA

Leeds Bradford Airport has reopened after a plane skidded off the runway during the heavy rain.

The Tui aircraft was landing after flying from Corfu when it came off the runway and onto the grass on Friday.

An airport spokesperson said no one was injured and all 195 passengers and crew had safely disembarked.

No one was injured and all passengers and crew disembarked safely. Credit: PA

They continued: "We are pleased to report that Leeds Bradford Airport is now open.

"Passengers travelling should contact their airline to check the status of their flight being travelling to the airport as there will be continued disruption."

The incident, involving a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, happened at around 1.53pm on Friday.

It came as Yorkshire was hit by heavy rain and strong winds during Storm Babet.

The airport's emergency siren reportedly activated and emergency services were called to the scene.

The airport's emergency siren reportedly activated and emergency services were called to the scene. Credit: PA

Fiona Marr, who witnessed it, said: "I took my son who's off school poorly to watch the planes for a little bit, saw it land and skid and then a really loud alarm from the airport, which I've never heard before.

"Then the two fire engines went straight to it and about 20 minutes later some ambulances came but it was hard to see if anyone was on the ground."

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