Distressing scenes.
A plane has burst into flames while reportedly landing at an airport near Tokyo.
While details remain scarce at the minute, footage shared online shows the alleged Japan Airlines flight engulfed in flames as it crossed the runway at Haneda Airport, Ota City, Tokyo.
One eyewitness took to X, writing: “A plane exploded in front of me.”
According to BBC News, NHK, citing authorities, said the plane may have collided with another aircraft after landing at Haneda.
There are passengers on board.
According to the BBC, Japan Airlines have said that all 379 people on the burning plane have been evacuated, but concerns remain for several in another aircraft.
It reported that the plane, JAL 516, had taken off from Hokkaido.
More to follow.
Video: a JAL plane caught fire while landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport this evening. Fire crews are on scene trying to extinguish the blaze. pic.twitter.com/YCVB4tPMRL
— Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸 (@mrjeffu) January 2, 2024
A Japan Airlines jet is on fire at Tokyo Haneda Airport. 🇯🇵 🚨 ✈️ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FaUAd7sERb
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