Wizz Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Switzerland After Smoke Fills Cabin
A Wizz Air flight from Catania to London Gatwick was forced to make an emergency landing in Basel, Switzerland. The diversion occurred after reports of smoke in the passenger cabin, which one passenger described as smelling like burning plastic. Upon landing, passengers were evacuated from the Airbus A321 aircraft using the emergency slides. Wizz Air confirmed the incident was due to a technical issue and stated that no injuries were reported. The airline is providing hotel accommodation and arranging alternative flights for the affected passengers.
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