East Midlands Airport reopens after cargo plane incident
East Midlands Airport has reopened after part of the landing gear of a cargo plane failed after landing.
Update on airport closure expected in next few hours
Bosses at East Midlands Airport have told ITV News Central they hope to be able to update passengers on when the airport will reopen in the next few hours.
The runway in Castle Donington has been shut for more than twelve hours after part of the landing gear of a cargo plane failed.
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737 Freighter. The only people on board were two flight crew, and there were no injuries.
The Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit and UK Air Accident Investigation Branch have carried out an investigation at the scene and the plane is now in the process being removed.
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