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Wizz Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Birmingham After Engine Failure

A Wizz Air flight from Catania, Sicily, to London Gatwick was forced to make an emergency landing at Birmingham Airport. The Airbus A321 aircraft diverted shortly after takeoff due to a reported engine failure. Passengers on board described hearing a loud bang, with some accounts suggesting an engine had exploded. The airline confirmed a technical issue with one of the engines necessitated the diversion. All passengers and crew landed safely, and Wizz Air is arranging onward travel.

Official Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0e0p4p2go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss